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The foodproof® Animal Identification Kits detect specific animal species in food by real-time PCR. They enable the identification and differentiation of swine, cattle, sheep, horse, donkey, chicken and goat in food, such as raw and heated meat, animal feed and animal products. Animal species detection in food protects product purity. It also controls against fraud through verification of the animal species used in meat products. -
Since 2004, the use of more sensitive and specific methods has been endorsed by the European Pharmacopoeia (E.P. chapter 5.1.6 and chapter 2.6.1) and by the FDA Aseptic guidelines. Thereby, molecular biological methods are recommended as a faster and more reliable alternative to conventional methods. To meet this need, BIOTECON Diagnostics introduced the microproof® product line in 2005. The microproof® brand includes all BIOTECON Diagnostics’ products used in the pharmaceutical and clinical areas. In addition to the foodproof® product line for food safety, which has been widely used for years, BIOTECON Diagnostics’ portfolio is thus complemented by specific products for the pharmaceutical industry.
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Environmental testing and water quality control are a major concern for public health and are subject to laws and regulations in many countries. Water-bearing systems contaminated with pathogens are a source of infection and must be tested. BIOTECON Diagnostics’ real-time PCR-based microproof® LyoKits play a trusted role in detection and quantification of pathogens in environmental samples and water, and offer reliable analysis with high sensitivity and specificity.
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Detects more beta-lactam residues including cephalexin at or below established maximum residue limits.- Test cold milk right from the truck, refrigerator or bulk tank
- Robust and flexible
- Cow, Goat, Sheep, Mare, Buffalo, Camel
- Variety of milk types (Normal, UHT, Sterilised, reconstituted milk powder, thawed, skimmed)
- Read results after 6 minutes
- ILVO validated
- Lowest rate of false positives
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Detects more beta-lactam and tetracycline residues including cephalexin at or below established maximum residue limits.- Test cold milk right from the truck, refrigerator or bulk tank
- Robust and flexible
- Cow, Goat, Sheep, Mare, Buffalo, Camel
- Variety of milk types (Normal, UHT, Sterilised, reconstituted milk powder, thawed, skimmed)
- Read results after 6 minutes
- ILVO validated
- Lowest rate of false positives
Description: Use with all IDEXX SNAP tests that include a heat/incubation step.
Ensures correct, even temperatures for reliable, consistent results.
May be used in conjunction with the SNAPshot DSR Reader to read and display test results. -
The following additional IDEXX SNAP Tests are available and validated to detect residues in raw, commingled cow milk. SNAP Tetracycline Test Tetracycline is one of the most commonly used antibiotics—make sure your milk is within residue limits. SNAP Gentamicin Test Ensures that residues from this common mastitis antibiotic are within regulatory limits. SNAP Aflatoxin M1 Test AFM1 is a potent carcinogen that can enter the milk supply if cows consume contaminated feed. SNAP Sulfamethazine Test Detects sulfamethazine residues at or below the safe/tolerance level. A heater block is used during the heat/incubation step.
Description: Use with all IDEXX SNAP tests that include a heat/incubation step.
Ensures correct, even temperatures for reliable, consistent results.
May be used in conjunction with the SNAPshot DSR Reader to read and display test results. -
Quickly reads and displays test results Enter data quickly Touch-screen display with numeric data entry, or full alphanumeric data entry with SNAPconnect software or an attached keyboard. Get a clearer picture Upgraded vision system and display make results easy to read. Choose your language Use the SNAPshot DSR display in any of these languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese -
The Colifast At-Line Monitor – CALM is a fully automated early warning system for monitoring of coliforms and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water. Detection time ranges from 2 to 12 hours. The technology is time-saving, cost-reducing, and environmentally friendly. Examples of CALM applications are monitoring of raw water, in-process water, waste water and recreational water. No laboratory facilities and minimal skills in microbiology are required to operate the instrument. The Colifast CALM is easily connected to the system computer or LAN interface. The patented Colifast growth media are supplied in Pre-filled Multi Well Trays™ and the flexibility of the system makes it easy to adapt to different applications. The CALM can perform parallel analysis of different target organisms. Depending on method and test frequency, the CALM needs monthly or weekly refilling of reagents. Technology The CALM instrument detects and quantifies E. coli, fecal or total coliform bacteria in water by fluorometric monitoring of β-glucuronidase activity (E. coli) or β-galactosidase activity (fecal and total coliforms). The detection of P. aeruginosa is based on substrate hydrolysis of aminopeptidase enzymes present in this bacterium. The Colifast technology is comprised of unique media formulations combined with instrument detection systems. The technology is covered by patents in numerous countries, with several international patents pending. Growth of other bacteria is stopped by inhibitors in the medium and by incubation of the samples at high temperature: Incubator temperatures for selection of thermotolerant coliform bacteria are 44 ° C and total coliforms / E. coli are 37 ° C. Method The instrument can perform one of two methods at a time. The Most Probable Number (MPN) method is based on the cultivation of bacteria. A certain volume is added to 4-6 wells of growth medium and the bacterial number is determined from how many of the wells that gave growth after the incubation period (11-12 hours). For the results to be as accurate as possible, it is therefore important that the samples taken on a given source usually give a mixture of positive and negative results. The rapid method is also a quantitative method, which is based on the enzyme activity of the bacteria present in the water sample. It provides response after 75-115 min and is suitable for water sources where major contamination events can occur. The CALM is a flexible instrument. This means that the instrument can be adapted to different locations with different occurrence of bacteria. If a source has an average bacterial count of 500 cfu / 100ml, 0.2 ml will usually give a positive test. By injecting about half of this volume, you will often get both positive and negative samples. If the source has lower concentrations of bacteria, the media concentration can be changed so that the sample volume can be as high as 10 ml. In this way, we ensure good results from the CALM instrument with optimal concentration of media after addition of sample and a sample volume appropriate for the source being measured. -
Phenotype MicroArrays for Microbial Cells Biolog's Phenotype MicroArray™ Technology enables researchers to characterise cells in up to 1,920 assays and evaluate cell changes under thousands of culture conditions and physiological states in a simple, rapid, efficient and cost-effective manner. By measuring a cell’s response to a genetic or environmental alteration, this integrated system of cellular assays, instrumentation, and bioinformatics software reveals invaluable information to speed insight and discovery and expedite scientific publication. Phenotype MicroArrays (PMs) have broad applicability for genotype-phenotype characterisation as well as for determining optimal conditions for cellular growth, sporulation and germination, production of secondary metabolites, or enzymatic activities in cell lines. Phenotype MicroArrays are a proven method of cellular screening that is extremely beneficial in a wide range of research applications:- Discovering effects of loss or gain of gene function.
- Measuring/documenting changes in cell metabolism over time or under different environmental conditions.
- Improvement and QC of phenotypic stability of cell lines.
- Improved efficacy in the production of compounds in biological fermentation processes.
- Evaluation of new drug/antibiotic candidates in toxicological profiling and mode of action studies.
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Accurate and reliable pathogen testing Be confident in your pathogen testing process and save time and labour costs with ready-to-use reagents, a single protocol for all pathogens and same or next-day results. Plus, with its space-saving design and ability to test for multiple types of pathogens simultaneously, the 3M™ Molecular Detection System helps you work efficiently and release products quickly so you can protect consumers, your business and your bottom line. 3M Food Safety listened to customers to develop an innovative approach to pathogen detection that gives organisations control over their time, protocol, process, productivity, quality and brand. Powered by unique technologies — Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) and Bioluminescence Detection — the 3M™ Molecular Detection System is a fast, accurate, easy-to-use and affordable solution. -
UHT and ESL Beverage Testing The 3M™ Microbial Luminescence System (MLS) is a rapid method for release testing of Ultra High Temperature (UHT) and Extended Shelf Life (ESL) processed products. Following a 2 to 3 day pre-incubation of the product sample, simply pipette 50 µL of the pre-incubated sample into a well of the microplate. Place the microplate on the 3M MLS II instrument and select the appropriate assay within the software. The instrument provides real-time results in 27 minutes or less. With traditional agar methods, not only do you have to pre-incubate sample containers, you then have to wait 2 to 5 days for the microorganisms to grow on the plate. The 3M Microbial Luminesce System eliminates the second incubation period, allowing you to release product 2 to 5 days faster. That means you can reduce inventory storage space and cost, generate faster inventory turns, increase cash flow and be more flexible and responsive to customer needs. Reassuring Reliability. Using bioluminescence technology, the 3M Microbial Luminescence System detects ATP (adenosine triphosphate), an energy molecule universally present in all living organisms. This allows the 3M MLS to have faster time-to-result than traditional pH or agar tests, and more reliably detect a broad range of microorganisms than traditional methods. With the 3M MLS UHT Beverage Screen Kit, a wide variety of UHT and ESL products can be tested such as dairy products (milk, flavored milk, creamers, ice cream mixes), dairy substitutes (soy, rice, almond and coconut milks), juices (orange, apple, peach, grape, tomato), caffeinated beverages, smoothies (formulated with milk and juice), infant/medical nutrition (baby formula, nutrition shakes), coconut water, soups and broths. -
Detects as little as 3 µg of protein on surfaces and in hard to reach areas CleanTrace™ ALLTEC60 Surface Protein Swabs are a fast and easy way to visually check whether cleaning has been carried out to a satisfactory standard by means of protein detection. By comparing the colour of the swab and solution against the label, the user can easily interpret the results for the presence of allergens. Clean-Trace® ALTEC60 Surface Protein (Allergen) Test Swab is validated for a range of allergenic proteins, including egg, milk, gluten, soy, peanut, almond and buckwheat. Refrigeration is not required -swabs can be stored at room temperature (25°C or 77°F). This easy-to-use device requires minimal training. The results are semi-quantitative with four possible color interpretations. The faster the test turns purple and the stronger the color change the higher the level of contamination on a surface. Quick detection and confirmation allows immediate corrective action to take place. A visual reading of a colour change indicates the level of cleanliness by detecting as little as 3µg of allergen on surfaces and in solution. No instrumentation is required to interpret the sample results. This product is easily integrated into company HACCP programs to monitor for cleaning effectiveness. Its ease of use, reliable detection and fast, visible results can help in teaching staff the importance of cleaning.
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