Foodborne pathogens keep causing major public health problems worldwide. Many high-risk pathogens that cause diseases in humans and animals are transmitted through various food and feed. The microbiological safety of food has become an important concern of consumers, industry, and regulatory agencies. The identification of Salmonella in food is very important for food and feed safety control. Currently, the real-time PCR method is accepted by the food safety industry and referred to in national and industry standards.

Lumex Instruments real-time PCR kit is designed for fast, qualitative detection of Salmonella spp. in food samples (#007SG56). The kit is optimized for use with microchip based real-time PCR AriaDNA analyzer. To further enhance reliability of test results, a set of positive & negative controls, and internal control are also included in the microchip. As a portable device, this technology is able to run in stationary and mobile labs.