AflaCheck Mycotoxin Testing System

VICAM’s AflaCheck™ is a qualitative one-step test kit for the detection of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a Group 1 carcinogen proven to cause cancer in humans. In the United States and abroad, aflatoxin levels in food and grain are subject to strict regulations. The European Union has established regulations for aflatoxin in groundnuts; tree nuts, such as almonds and pistachios; dried fruits; spices; and cereals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has instituted maximum levels for aflatoxin in many commodities, including grains and groundnuts.

AflaCheck Test Strips provide fast, accurate, on-the-spot results for the presence of aflatoxin at detection levels of either 10 ppb or 20 ppb. AflaCheck offers the option of two testing procedures to meet your specific needs.

AflaCheck is easy to use and provides reliable results in as little as 3 minutes, works in the field or in the lab, and doesn't require the use of expensive equipment. Simply dip the test strip into the sample and read results. Used alone, or in conjunction with VICAM quantitative immunoaffinity columns, AflaCheck is an ideal first step for detecting aflatoxin contamination.

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Benefits

Fast – Results in as little as 3 minutes*
Simple – No special training or equipment required
Accurate – Detects the presence of aflatoxin at levels of 10 ppb or 20 ppb
Convenient – Can be performed anywhere with a variety of samples
Durable – Long shelf life, no refrigeration required
Economical – Inexpensive first step in your testing protocol
Versatile – Choice of two cut off procedures; 10 ppb and 20 ppb

*excludes preparation and extraction

USING AFLACHECK IS EASY AND RELIABLE:

1 EXTRACT sample with methanol and water.
2 DILUTE the extract with water.
3 INSERT test strip into diluted extract.
4 INTERPRET results visually.: Appearance of both test line and control line means
aflatoxin level is below the test cutoff.; Appearance of the control line alone means aflatoxin
level is above the test threshold.; No visible control line means test is invalid.

Ordering Information

Cat. No.	Description
100000173	AflaCheck™ Test Kit (25 Tests)
100000175	AflaCheck Vial (contains 25 AflaCheck Test Strips)
600000812	Strip Test Pipettor (25 per bag)
600000813	Strip Test Dilution Tube (25 per bag)
600000827	40 mL Extraction Tube (25 per bag)
G4047	10 mL Graduated Cylinder
G4036	Digital Timer

Also required; must be sourced locally:

ACS Reagent-Grade Methanol

Distilled Water

Subject to change without notice.
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The analytical methods presented in this data sheet have been researched and developed by VICAM to be used exclusively with AflaCheck™ products. These analytical methods have been validated in the VICAM laboratories to perform to the specifications indicated in the AflaCheck procedures.

The user assumes all risk in using AflaCheck analytical procedures and products. VICAM makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, other than that AflaCheck products conform to VICAM’s printed specification and quality control standards. VICAM will, at its option, repair or replace any product, or part thereof, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material. VICAM’s undertaking to repair or service such products is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties whether written, oral, expressed, or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. VICAM shall have no liability for anticipated or lost profits or any loss, inconvenience, or damage whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise, to person or property, or for strict liability or negligence arising from or in connection with the use of these assay procedures or the AflaCheck product. The foregoing notwithstanding, protocols and other products developed by VICAM are periodically improved and revised in order to maximize reliability and optimize customer use and satisfaction. When an improved, new, or substitute version of a protocol or product is available, VICAM shall not be held liable or responsible for any earlier protocol or product, even if the earlier product or protocol is used within the expiration date. Please inform yourself about any new protocols by e-mailing, faxing, or phoning VICAM or your local VICAM distributor. VICAM shall not be liable or responsible for any unsatisfactory or faulty results or performance involving the use of VICAM protocols or products if the testing or sampling in question is not conducted properly. Customers are solely and fully responsible for educating themselves about the proper testing and sampling procedures using VICAM protocols and products.