Description
Application
The GDS for Salmonella Tq is an automated nucleic acid amplification system designed for detecting Salmonella in foods, ingredients, and environmental samples.
Compatibility
Compatible with BioControl GDS.
Components
Each 576ATM (for PPMX Automation) kit includes:
- Salmonella Amplification Tubes Tq (0.2 mL)
- Salmonella Concentration Reagent
Note: Also requires the following, which must be ordered separately:
- 61031BC Wash Solution Kit
- 34724BC Resuspension Buffer Tq
Features and Benefits
- Fast Results: Provides next-day results for foods with single enrichment media.
- Versatile Validation: Validated for a range of samples including raw meats, dairy, eggs, spices, and surfaces.
- Enhanced Specificity: Utilizes PickPen® immunomagnetic separation (IMS) for improved specificity and quicker results.
- Simplified Preparation: No need for heating blocks or reagent preparation.
General Description
The GDS Salmonella Tq Automation Kit is an advanced system for detecting Salmonella in food and environmental samples. The PickPen® IMS-based procedure effectively isolates Salmonella, ensuring accurate PCR results. The Assurance® GDS PCR technology uses highly specific primers and probes for precise detection.
Legal Information
- AOAC: Registered trademark of AOAC International.
- Assurance GDS and PickPen®: Registered trademarks of BioControl Systems, Inc.
Testing Method
- Method: PCR, Immunomagnetic Separation (IMS)
- Certifications: Health Canada, AFNOR, MicroVal, AOAC® (OMA), AOAC® (PTM)
- Applications: Pathogen testing in food and beverages
- Compatibility: BioControl GDS, GDS Rotor-Gene
- Manufacturer/Tradename: BioControl Systems 71008-576ATM, Assurance GDS®
- Packaging: 576 tests per package
- Shelf Life: 6-12 months
- Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
- Suitability: Salmonella spp.
- Technique: PCR