Applied Biosystems has announced the expansion of its portfolio of food safety testing solutions, with kits and software to improve the detection of salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in food.
These tools, which include Microseq pathogen detection kits, Prepseq sample preparation kits and data analysis software, were developed to enable government agencies and food companies to more effectively monitor the food supply for contamination to help ensure food safety.
These tools deliver next-generation food testing technology that is being rapidly deployed to protect consumers from contaminated food.
The tools are claimed to accelerate the identification of pathogens, delivering results within hours, compared to days using other technologies.
The Microseq salmonella detection kit and Microseq Listeria monocytogenes detection kit are enabled by a technology that combines fast real-time PCR-based molecular technology, in a lyophilised or dried format, that reduces the handling of samples.
These kits are part of a complete workflow that is optimised for use with the Applied Biosystems 7500 fast real-time PCR system.
This is a simple, three-step process that enriches the sample, prepares the DNA by removing inhibitors with either the Prepseq nucleic acid extraction kit or the Prepseq rapid spin sample preparation kit and runs the test using Rapidfinder Express software for data analysis.
