Aflatoxin Test
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Price
$150 per analysis
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Turnaround time 12 - 15 Business Days
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Rush Available
Technical data sheet
Print- Method description
The samples are extracted into a solvent solution, a spike solution is then added. 200μL of the filtered solution is dried in a cuvette and then reconstituted in a solution containing the internal standards. Samples are then vortexed and transferred to HPLC autosampler vials and injected on the instrument (LC-MS-MS). Calibration standards are used for final quantitation.
- 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
- Limit of quantitation
B1 = 4.3 ppb, B2 = 4.1 ppb, G1 = 3.8 ppb, G2 = 5.4 ppb
- Equipment
Vortex, LC-MS/MS
- Method reference
Internally developed and validated, based upon journal publications
- Reportable unit
ppb
- Sample size requirements
25 g
- Information required by submitter
Please supply estimates
- Additional information
This test is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited through A2LA
Common Aflatoxin Test Testing Questions
Aflatoxins are tested using an LCMS/MS instrument. Instead of an overall Aflatoxin value, results for Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, and G2 are individually reported.
Food manufacturers should be aware of aflatoxin regulations and guidelines since aflatoxins are potent carcinogens that impact human health and safety. The FDA also regulates aflatoxins.
Aflatoxins are not readily tastable or produce any aroma. Sometimes, the presence of visible mold or mold-like smell can be an indicator of aflatoxin contamination, but this would not be directly from aflatoxins.
Aflatoxins are most common in corn, wheat, rice, peanuts, tree nuts, straw, and sesame seeds. There are many foods that can be contaminated with aflatoxins since aflatoxins are produced by fungi species that are found across the globe and the environment.
We make every effort to keep our methods and detection limits up to date according to the latest standards and qualifications. If you have any questions regarding the limit of detection/quantification or method references, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-245-5615.
Our standard turnaround time is 10 business days for most assays. There are some assays that require a longer turnaround time. We also offer a RUSH service that is half the time of the standard turnaround time of the assay at double the cost of the assay. A few assays that we provide cannot be rushed due to the nature of the test. Please check the specific assay you are interested in regarding the ability to RUSH the turnaround time.
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