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10/31/2008
8:51:00 AM Matrix: Simultaneous Same Day
Dual Test For E.coli & Salmonella Source of Article: http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Content.asp?ContentID=265088 Matrix MicroScience of Newmarket UK
& Golden CO, announced the launch of its first
ever new simultaneous same day (8 hr) dual test for E.coli
O157 and Salmonella in raw ground beef and produce. The Pathatrix® same day “dual” test is unique in
that it can simultaneously detect the presence of low levels 1-10 cfu / sample in eight hours. The high volume
of sample that the Pathatrix® can analyse is the key to this approach coupled to the use of
highly specific antibody coated beads. Pathatrix®
is the only commercially available system that can analyse
100% of the sample. The benefits of
the same day dual test for E.coli O157 &
Salmonella are as follows: Uses a single
non-proprietary enrichment broth leading to significant savings in labour and media -Can be
completed within 8 hours when coupled to real time PCR -Can be done
individually or in a “5 Pooled” format -Sensitivity of
1-10 cfu per sample of both organisms in raw ground
beef and raw produce. For the first
time the Pathatrix® dual test can make
positive release a realistic option for food processors in the produce
and beef industries, by giving a true < 8 hour turnaround in results. Dr Adrian
Parton, C.E.O. of Matrix MicroScience said, “The
release of the Dual Salmonella & E.coli O157
test targeted at the raw ground beef and produce industries represents a
revolution in microbial diagnostics”. It is further evidence of the
commitment to our customers and to the industry to provide them with better
diagnostic products.” For further
info, visit www.matrixmsci.com |
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