*Price of the test:
For 25g test
$36 per analysis
For 125g (Composite) test
$43 per analysis
Limit of Detection:
For 25g test
This is a qualitative test per swab or 25g sample.
For 125g (Composite) test
This is a qualitative test per swab or 125g sample.
Sample Size Requirements:
Environmental: 1 swab/test
In Food Products: 500g
Equipment:
BioMerieux VIDAS
Reportable Units:
Environmental: positive or negative
For 25g test
In Food Products: positive or negative/sample size (25g)
For 125g (Composite) test
In Food Products: positive or negative/sample size (125g)
Turn Around Time:
7-9 Business Days
Is Rush Available?
No
Method Reference:
AOAC 2013.11
Method Description:
VIDAS Listeria monocytogenes (LMX) is an automated qualitative test for use on the VIDAS for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in human food products and environmental samples using the ELFA technique (Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay).
Confirmation services also available.
Additional Information:
VIDAS Listeria monocytogenes Xpress (LMX) is an enzyme immunoassay for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes antigens using the ELFA method (Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay). Note that a percentage of all raw commodities may contain an inherent low level of these organisms.
PCR and ELFA Method Comparison – Which method should I choose?
Both test methods will provide accurate results. See the table below for a high-level test comparison.
| Assay | What does this test measure? | Test Advantage | |
| PCR GENE-UP® | Molecular Assay | Detects pathogens using target sections of DNA that are specific to that pathogen, making the assay more sensitive than the VIDAS. | Fewer false negatives and fewer false positives. |
| ELFA VIDAS | Immunoassay | Detects pathogens by having proteins bind to pathogen-specific receptors. | More cost effective. |
Contact Us:
If you have questions about our testing services, please contact us at +1 (800) 245-5615.
*Prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.