November 16, 2012

Neogen introduces Reveal Q+ test for ochratoxin

Press release 

Neogen has developed new tests for ochratoxin and T-2/HT-2 toxins called Reveal^® Q+ that combine the speed and simplicity of lateral flow tests with the quantitative precision of more demanding testing methods.

Neogen's new Reveal^® Q+ for T-2/HT-2 Toxins delivers precise results ranging from 50-600 parts per billion (ppb) of the toxins after only a water extraction and six minutes. New Reveal Q+ for Ochratoxin provides precise results ranging from two to 20 ppb in nine minutes. Reveal Q+ test strips are read in Neogen's AccuScan^® lateral flow test reader to deliver quantitative results.

"Reveal Q+ tests for T-2/HT-2 toxins and ochratoxin complete our line of fully quantitative mycotoxin lateral flow tests that includes tests for aflatoxin, DON, fumonisin, and zearalenone," said Ed Bradley, Neogen's vice president for Food Safety. "The new Reveal Q+ products add to Neogen's unmatched range of simple and accurate lateral flow, microwell, immune affinity column mycotoxin testing options - all of which are backed by the best technical and R&D support in the industry."

Neogen Corporation develops and markets products dedicated to food and animal safety. The company's Food Safety Division markets dehydrated culture media, and diagnostic test kits to detect foodborne bacteria, natural toxins, genetic modifications, food allergens, drug residues, plant diseases and sanitation concerns. Neogen's Animal Safety Division markets a complete line of diagnostics, veterinary instruments, veterinary pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, disinfectants, and rodenticides.