Mycotoxins
The term “mycotoxin” refers to a family of toxic secondary metabolites produced by moulds. While hundreds of mycotoxins exist in nature, only a select few are relevant to the agro-food industry: aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, fumonisins, ochratoxin, T-2 and HT-2 toxins and zearalenone.
When animals consume feed containing mycotoxins, they not only become ill, but it triggers a domino-effect across the whole livestock industry, whereby contaminated foods of animal origin, such as milk, pose a risk to human health, resulting in large economic losses. These compounds have reportedly been associated with various human and animal diseases and are unfortunately a well-established threat to grains and other commodities.
Mycotoxins concern not only grains, coffee, cocoa, wine and spices, but are also prevalent in the dairy industry, particularly aflatoxin M1. The on-site detection of patulin, a harmful mycotoxin found in fruits and fruit juices is extremely important for juice processors and infant food producers.
Mycotoxin Lateral Flow Kits
We are proud to introduce our new mycotoxin rapid testing kits! The innovative SENSIStrip AFLA and SENSIStrip DON rapid tests are marking a significant advancement in the early detection of total aflatoxin and deoxynivalenol contaminations.
SENSIStrip is your Field Solution for Rapid Mycotoxin Analysis!
- Resulting from an extensive research and development in our own laboratories, SENSIStrip is designed to address the critical needs of the supply chain during the goods acceptance phase. It delivers quantitative, precise, reliable, safe, and rapid diagnostic solutions for mycotoxin screening in various cereals including corn, wheat, barley, rice, and further matrices.
- Complete your rapid mycotoxin screening with easy-to-use automation including the RapidScan ST-5 LFD reader with a mycotoxin strip adapter, the Mini-T incubator, and, upon request, a compact and cost-effective mini-centrifuge for sample preparation.
- SENSIStrip Mycotoxin Lateral Flow Tests
Key Advantages of the SENSIStrip Mycotoxin Kits
- Unparalleled Speed: with results provided in just 7 minutes
- Uncompromising Quality: the SENSIStrip kits adhere to rigorous European and US guidelines, employing a robust sample size and prioritizing control and reference samples
- Ease of use and Flexibility: choose from multiple preparative options
- Robustness: ensure consistent performance in all environmental conditions, thanks to the utilization of a compact and cost-effective mini-incubator
- Low Environmental Impact: the strips are delivered without plastic cassettes or disposable cartridges
- Automation platform: the kits are integrated with the RapidScan ST-5 LFD reader, what also enables the analysis of allergens, GMOs, and pesticides
- Advanced Technical Support: our team assists customers with on-site and remote training services and develops tailored methodologies based on customer specifications
Mycotoxin ELISA Kits
We provide a comprehensive portfolio of ELISA test kits that suit all needs for reliable and effective mycotoxin analysis.
Multiple mycotoxin assays can also be run by our automatic analyzers and have been validated for The BOLTTM and ThunderBOLT®, two compact, user-friendly ELISA robots that can create considerable savings.
Mycotoxins in grains, feed and vegetal commodities: a comprehensive portfolio of ELISA kits lines
- B ZERO®: ELISA test kits for low analytical volumes. No calibration curve means no hidden costs - with the same nr of wells as regular ELISA kits, the B ZERO is able to run more samples. Results obtained in less than 30 min. The kits can be processed manually or with The BOLTTM or the ThunderBOLT® automatic analyzer.
- Celer®: fast ELISA kits for rapid screening. New! High Sensitivy kit: Celer AFLA HS. All Celer® assays are validated on The The BoltTM automated ELISA system.
- I’Screen: accurate, precise, high sensitive ELISA test kits with low detection limits
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Aflatoxin Testing in milk with an AOAC PTM: I’screen AFLA M1 Milk ELISA Kit
- The I’screen AFLA M1 Milk is a quantitative immunoassay for the analysis of aflatoxin M1. The kit has been granted AOAC Research Institute Performance Tested MethodsSM status (AOAC Certificate No. 072002) for use with raw bovine whole milk, skim milk and powdered milk.
- The limit of detection (LOD) is 5 ng/L for liquid milk and 50 ng/L for milk powder. Its sensitivity allows the detection of aflatoxin M1 at concentrations below the regulatory limits set by the European Union. The assay is compliant with the ISO 14675:2003 (IDF 186:2003) guideline.
- I’screen AFLA M1 Milk Product Page
Immunoaffinity Columns
- NEW! Our new IAC range SENSIPure offers multiple advantages: in addition to quantifying the capacity and the cross-reactivity, the extended quality control includes inspecting blank contamination and verifying recovery in matrix. For more information, visit the product page: SENSIPure Aflatoxin Total IAC
- For the majority of regulated mycotoxins, we offer an extensive portfolio of mycotoxin immunoaffinity columns. Our SENSIColumn IACs are simple and reliable sample purification solutions.
- Immunoaffinity Column products
Key Benefits of the IACs
- Excellent flow behaviour
- Highly specific purification with monoclonal antibodies
- Availability of specific columns and “combi” columns for multi-mycotoxin groups
- Wide range of applications for various matrices
- Multi-analyte IACs for LC-MS/MS application
- Long shelf-life
- Fast (15-30 mins)
Support and Training
We offer different ELISA trainings suited to the different needs and diverse levels of technical expertise of our partners. Customized sessions (basic or advanced level) are offered for laboratory personnel and managers, either in group or inidvidual sessions.
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Control Materials, Standards and EIA reagents
To complete your mycotoxins screening, we provide solutions including matrix-based control materials and standard solutions. These products are relevant both in the evaluation and validation process and in routine Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assurance.
To support the routine execution, either manually or through automation, Gold Standard Diagnostics provide additional standards and specific solutions combined with our ELISA portfolio.
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