Intended Use

Intended to test Listeria monocytogenes in water, beverages, dairy products, meat, seafood, etc.

Principle

The Listeria Monocytogenes Rapid Test Kit is based on sandwich lateral flow immunochromatographic assay.  The test cassette has a window for result reading, which has a T (test) line and a C (control) line.  Both are invisible before testing.  When the sample is applied into the sample well on the device, the liquid will laterally flow through the surface of the test strip and react with the pre-coated antibodies.  If there is Listeria monocytogenes present in the sample, the T line will become visible.  On the contrary, when there is no Listeria monocytogenes in the sample or its concentration is below the detection limit, the test line shows no color, indicating a negative result.  While the C line should always appear in the test, which indicates a valid result.  By this means, the device can indicate the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the sample.

Kit Contents, Storage and Shelf Life

The Listeria Monocytogenes Rapid Test Kit has  the capacity  for 10 determinations. The shelf life  is 18 months when the kit is properly stored.