AmeriSci Bio-Chem, a leading scientific service laboratory based in Midlothian, Virginia, will offer real-time PCR pathogen testing services using the Warnex rapid pathogen detection system
AmeriSci Bio-Chem will use Warnex's food safety technology to test for strains of E coli O157, listeria and salmonella.
AmeriSci Bio-Chem is a national independent third party laboratory that provides testing services in the areas of environmental microbiology, food safety, and molecular biology, with offices in Richmond, Boston, Manhattan, and Los Angeles.
The company offers routine microbiology services to all food industries, including testing of raw ingredients, environmental samples, and finished products, providing clients with effective data about their in-house quality and safety.
With major accreditations from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), AmeriSci Bio-Chem adheres to all FDA and USDA testing guidelines.
The Warnex rapid pathogen detection system uses cutting-edge DNA-based technology to rapidly and accurately determine the presence of pathogens in a sample.
The system allows for the simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens and processing of samples within three to 48 hours, a significant improvement over traditional microbiology tests that currently require five to seven days.