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Fit for purpose: Staphylococcal food poisoning
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Emetic activity linked to SEA‐SEE, SEG, SEH, SER, and
SES.
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Assay should detect <200 ng/g
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Food matrices
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Time‐to‐detection 4 hours
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Trained laboratory personnel
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Designed for use as reference method
Fitness for Purpose: Inhalation
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Toxic shock due to inhalation linked to SEA, SEB
and SEC
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Assay should detect <400 pg/kg body weight
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Water, environmental surfaces, nasal swabs, air
filters
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Time‐to‐detection 4 hours
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Trained laboratory personnel
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Designed for use as reference method