1-Standard Total

1-Standard Total is an ELISA test for the quantitative determination of Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 in grains, nuts, spices, cereals and animal feed. The test provides a cost-effective, and reliable solution to the analyst, including only the standard 1 (zero standard) in the kit.

GENERAL INFORMATION:Aflatoxins are toxic metabolites of major concern to the food industry, generally produced by Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus and A. nomius. They can have immunosuppressive, mutagenic, teratogenic and carcinogenic effects. Aflatoxins (AF) can be present in grains, spices, cereals and other commodities associated with human food or animal feed. Crops may be contaminated with aflatoxins. AFB1 is the most toxic and frequently detected form. The other types (B2, G1 and G2) present a significant danger if the concentration is at a high level. Animals are exposed to aflatoxins by consumption of feeds that have fungal strains producing aflatoxins during growth, harvest or storage. Symptoms of toxicity in animals range from death to chronic diseases, reproductive interference, immune suppression, decreased milk and egg production. Most controlling government agencies worldwide have regulations regarding the amount of AF allowable in human and animal foodstuffs. Accurate and rapid determination of aflatoxin presence in commodities is of paramount importance.

KIT CHARACTERISTICS:
-Competitive Quantitative ELISA test with single-break strip plate with 48 wells (6 strips)
-Only one standard needed
-5-min ELISA method
-Limit of detection (LOD): 1.5 ppb of Total Aflatoxins
-Wide range of quantification: 2.5-50 ppb of Total Aflatoxins
-High specificity and sensitivity
-All reagents are in ready to use format
-Adjusted to the US legislation limit
-Shelf Life: 12 months | Storage 2-8 °C