DONCheck Lateral Flow Strip Test for Measuring Vomitoxin

DONCheck is a simple qualitative test for the detection of the trichothecene mycotoxin deoxynivalenol (DON) in grain samples. Many nations have adopted guidance or maximum allowable levels for DON to control its spread. DONCheck Test Strips provide fast, accurate, on-the-spot results with no special training or expensive equipment required. DONCheck is easy to use in the field or in the lab. Simply dip the Test Strip into the sample and read the results.

Benefits
• Fast — Results in as little as 3 minutes*
• Simple — No special training or equipment required
• Accurate — Detects the presence of DON at 1 ppm
• Convenient — Can be performed anywhere
• Durable — Long shelf life
• Economical — Inexpensive first step in your testing protocol
• Versatile — Works with a variety of samples
*excluding preparation and 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.