Product Description
How the Test Works
The RapidChek® Listeria monocytogenes system couples a sensitive immune-detection strip with a single proprietary enrichment media for fast and accurate Listeria monocytogenes results within 44 – 48 hours. The immune-detection strip employs a unique combination of proprietary Listeria monocytogenes antibodies and a colloidal gold conjugate coated on the surface of a membrane. After enrichment, the sample is transferred into a provided test tube and the immuno-detection strip is added directly into the sample. Within 10 minutes results are read. One line indicates a negative result and two lines indicate a positive result. The test kits are stored at room temperature.
Applications
The RapidChek® Listeria monocytogenes method is designed to detect Listeria monocytogenes on environmental surfaces and a variety of food matrices. The test kit permits the presumptive detection and identifi cation of the target pathogen by a one step enrichment in 44 – 48 hours.
Validations
RapidChek® Listeria monocytogenes is AOAC approved for use on various environmental surfaces (stainless steel and plastic) and food samples (hot dogs, frozen breaded chicken, frozen cooked shrimp, cured ham, and ice cream).
Confirmation
Presumptive positive results must be confi rmed by a cultural reference method (USDA MLG, FDA BAM or ISO). Enriched RapidChek® Listeria monocytogenes media samples used in the test procedure can be used for confi rmation. Alternatively, streak enrichments directly to MOX and ALOA agar plates. Incubate plates at 35 ± 1 °C for 48 h.
Fast & Simple Procedure
- Days faster than ISO, USDA or FDA Method
- Convenient one step enrichment
- Minimal training
- No additional equipment
Easy Resource Management
- Unlimited scalability
- Storage at room temperature
- Long shelf life
- AOAC approved
