Almond Protein Rapid Kit

The Almond Protein Rapid Kit is a qualitative immunochromatographic lateral flow test designed for screening for the presence of almond protein residues in food products, ingredients, clean-in-place (CIP) final rinse water, and environmental swabs. A control line assures the test is working properly, and the other two lines outline nondetectable, low, and high levels of almond protein.

Technology

The Almond Protein Rapid Kit utilizes a lateral flow device (LFD), which is an immunochromatographic test method utilizing antibodies that are specific for the detection of almond proteins. Positive results are visualized by the presence of three lines: a control line, a hook line, and a test line when the almond protein is present down to the assay limit of detection (LOD). A control line assures the test is working properly, and the other two lines outline nondetectable, low, and high levels of almond protein.

Features

• Results visible at 11 ± 1 minute after application of the sample.
• Rapid, qualitative immunochromatographic lateral flow test cartridges designed for the detection of allergenic food proteins.
• Test can accommodate environmental swab, CIP rinse water and food samples.
• Neogen® Environmental Collection Swabs and Neogen® Transfer Pipettes sold separately.

Materials Provided

• 25 almond protein lateral flow devices (LFD), individually packaged
• 1 bottle extraction buffer
• 1 bag of 26 dilution tubes

Materials Required but Not Provided

• Environmental collection swabs (ECS)
• Transfer pipettes (TP100)
• Centrifuge (for chocolate and gum samples)
• Vortex (optional)
• Timer (optional)
• Scale (optional)