DON-V AQUA Lateral Flow Strip Test for Measuring Vomitoxin

DON-V AQUA strip test methods utilize the proven sensitivity and selectivity of VICAM’s monoclonal antibodies to accurately detect and measure total DON in cereal grains at levels as low as 0.25 ppm. The procedure saves time and materials, and the test takes less than 5 minutes* to complete. Digital readings are clearly displayed on the screen of the Vertu or Vertu TOUCH lateral flow reader, eliminating any guesswork about the results.

Benefits
• Fast screening – Results in less than 5 minutes*
• Simple – No special training required
• Sensitive – Limits of detection as low as 0.25 ppm
• Convenient – Easily performed on-site or in the lab.
• Durable — Long shelf life
• Accurate — Real-time data which can be printed or downloaded to a computer
• Wide Range — 0 to 30 ppm
*after extraction

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Background

Deoxynivalenol (DON) is also known as vomitoxin because of its impact on livestock through interference with animal growth and acceptance of feed. DON has been implicated in moldy corn toxicosis of swine. DON is often present with other mycotoxins and has been isolated from grains and feeds throughout the world at levels as high as 92 ppm. Because of concerns about DON, the United States FDA has instituted advisory levels of 1 ppm for wheat products for human consumption, 5 ppm for grain products for most animal feeds and 10 ppm for grain products for cattle feed. The European Community has regulations for DON levels that range from less than 0.2 ppm in processed cereal based foods for infants and young children to less than 1.75 ppm for unprocessed wheat.