Aflatoxin Test

Price of the test:

$134 per analysis

Acceptable Matrices:

Corn, cornmeal, corn gluten meals, corn/soy blend, wheat rice, milled rice, milo, soy, whole cottonseed, cottonseed meal, raw peanuts, peanut butter, and mixed feeds

Unacceptable Matrices:

This method is not designed for the analysis of psyllium powder, nutraceuticals, oils, or flavor extracts. Concentrated food additives, colors and flavors may also cause interferences when using ELISA-based test methods.

Limit of Quantitation:

Range of 5 to 50 ppb

Sample Size Requirements:

500 grams

Equipment:

Microwell Strip Reader – Spectrophotometer

Reportable Units:

ppb

Turn Around Time:

7-9 Business Days

Is Rush Available?

Yes

Method Reference:

Neogen 8030

Method Description:

The sample is extracted into solvent and the extract is added to a solution of enzyme-conjugated toxin. The mixture is then transferred to an antibody-coated plastic well where the free toxin and the enzyme-conjugated toxin compete for antibody sites. After rinsing, a color developing agent and a stop solution are added. The color of the well is evaluated for the presence/quantity of aflatoxin in the sample.

Additional Information:

This test is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited through A2LA, Certificate # 2769.01.

This test determines the presence of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2, from the Aspergillus mold, using a direct competitive ELISA (Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assays) method in a microwell format. However, the test only provides a Total Aflatoxin result. It does not provide results that are specific to the individual mycotoxin species.

Concentrated food additives, colors and flavors may cause interferences when using ELISA-based test methods.