RapidChek Listeria F.A.S.T.

Processors can now take their programs from “test and hold” to “test and sold” by reducing time-to-result while still maintaining highly accurate results.

Fast

The RapidChek system delivers results in 24 hours. Most other rapid methods require a 24-hour or longer enrichment followed by further sample processing and assay time that leads to a time-to-result of 26–32 hours. With this system, results are achieved within 15 minutes of enrichment.

Accurate

Studies have shown that the Rapid-Chek system has 100 percent specificity and sensitivity against inclusivity and exclusivity panels tested. These panels included organisms spanning all six species of Listeria and several non-Listeria, Gram-positive organisms. The system has also proven equivalent to the regulatory, 48-hour cultural method for the detection of Listeria on various environmental surfaces.

Sensitive

This system detects all six species of Listeria for a complete solution for environmental monitoring programs. Missing a single species of Listeria in your environmental monitoring plan is denying yourself the knowledge of potential growth niches and possible contamination areas.

Technology

The RapidChek detection device is based on advanced immunoassay technology that is used worldwide. SDIX produces antibodies exclusive to the RapidChek test systems. The unique, proprietary media coupled with the advanced immuno-detection device allows for the best resuscitation of stressed or injured cells and better selectivity against nontarget organisms, leading to faster and more accurate results.

The RapidChek Listeria F.A.S.T. test system has been AOAC approved and validated for use on various environmental surfaces such as stainless steel, painted concrete, rubber, and plastic.