Warnex launches two novel tests for Campylobacter and 24-hour Listeria
Warnex's Campylobacter test detects three species of this pathogen, which account for 99% of reported Campylobacter illness cases. Contrary to traditional testing methods for Campylobacter that require 5 to 7 days, this test determines the presence of this pathogen within 48 hours. Warnex is currently completing the development of a quantitative test that will determine the amount of Campylobacter present in a sample. The Company intends to start commercializing this test during the first quarter of 2006, making it the first quantitative PCR test on the food testing market.
Warnex's new 24-hour Listeria spp. test for environmental samples has three innovations: 1) it is a test for environmental swabs, 2) it has a single enrichment step, thus simplifying the procedure, and 3) it provides results within 24 hours instead of 48 hours. A significant proportion of pathogen testing is used to monitor the environmental conditions of a food processing plant, by collecting swab samples from processing equipment, as well as from the walls, ceilings and floors of the plant. For example, in the dairy industry, 75% of pathogens tests are performed on environmental samples.
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This groundbreaking and highly versatile molecular technique of PCR allows us to amplify tiny amounts of genetic material on a large scale and analyze them in detail. Whether in medical diagnostics, forensic DNA analysis or research into genetic diseases - PCR is an indispensable tool that gives us deep insights into the world of DNA. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)!
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This groundbreaking and highly versatile molecular technique of PCR allows us to amplify tiny amounts of genetic material on a large scale and analyze them in detail. Whether in medical diagnostics, forensic DNA analysis or research into genetic diseases - PCR is an indispensable tool that gives us deep insights into the world of DNA. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)!