Laboratory Analysis: Detection of Microorganisms
Do you want to detect a specific bacterial genus, bacterial species or a whole group of bacteria directly in the test material? No problem. Tell us the germ and we will screen our extensive gene probe database for a suitable gene probe. We use this gene probe to analyze food, process and raw material samples for the presence of this bacterium. If possible, detection takes place directly in the test material without enrichment.
Please let us know which specific germ is of interest to you.
The results are delivered as quickly as possible, normally 1-3 working days after receipt of the sample. Meaningful photo documentation is produced showing the germs in the test material.
Qualitative or quantitative detection?
Qualitative
How is the analysis carried out?
By using the reliable VIT® gene probe technology.
What are the requirements for the sample to be sent in?
Product or raw material samples:
- Food and process samples, min. 100 g
- Raw materials, min. 100 g
- Silage, min. 100 g
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Your Advantages
VIT® technology enables the targeted detection of individual microorganisms at population, genus or species level. The use of highly specific, rRNA-based gene probes ensures clear identification of the target organism directly in the sample.
The VIT® gene probes hybridize only with intact, metabolically active cells, as only these have sufficient amounts of ribosomal RNA. This means that only living bacteria are detected, while dead or inactive cells are excluded.
Complete detection is completed in just 3-5 hours - a decisive advantage over cultivation-based methods, which take several days due to enrichment, incubation and evaluation. The VIT® technology therefore enables significantly faster decisions in quality assurance, process control and release.
The VIT® technology is based on over 25 years of experience in the development of specific, fluorescence-labeled gene probes for microbiological analysis. It is characterized by high specificity, reproducibility and resistance to interfering matrices.
A particular advantage: as the method is based directly on rRNA and does not require enzymatic amplification steps, it is insensitive to inhibitors. False-positive results, which can occur with PCR-based test kits - especially in complex matrices - are therefore ruled out.
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