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BAX® System PCR Assay

Listeria monocytogenes 24E

The BAX® system PCR assay for L. monocytogenes 24E, developed in collaboration with Oxoid, Ltd., detects even low concentrations of Listeria monocytogenes in food and environmental samples after just 24 hours of enrichment. Performance is comparable to culture but with faster time to result.


Specifications
 Target  Listeria monocytogenes 
 Matrices  Dairy, meat, fish, vegetables, environmentals
 Enrichment medium  24 LEB
 Enrichment time  24-28 hours
 PCR time  3.5 hours
 BAX instruments  Q7 and classic
 Detection level  10^4 cfu/mL
   
 Certifications  
    Performance Tested Method #080901 validated on bagged spinach, processed cheese, frankfurters, cooked shrimp and stainless steel. This test kit's performance was reviewed by AOAC Research Institute and was found to perform to the manufacturer's specification.
 

 QUA-18/05-07/08 certified according to AFNOR validation rules for all human food products* and environmentals.

*Smoked fish and raw charcuteries require use of buffer supplement.

Ordering info  
 D13608125 BAX system PCR assay for L. monocytogenes 24E (96 tests per kit)
 D13921126 24 LEB Base (500 gm) - Oxoid CM1107
 D13921133 24 LEB Selective Supplement (10 vials) - Oxoid SR0243
  24 LEB Buffer Supplement - Oxoid B01204
   Note: A full kit (96 tests) for food testing uses 2 bottles (1 kg) base and 5 packs (50 vials) supplement. A full kit for environmental testing uses 1 bottle (500 gm)base and 2 packs (20 vials) supplement.