Analysis and control of pathogenic microorganisms - Diatheva kit
Checking for the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in foods, for example salmonella and listeria, is essential for avoiding problems of contamination and avoiding expensive product returns. But classic microbiological analysis tests take a long time (several days) to produce results and require prolonged storage times or the acceptance of the risk of returns. Using the Kit by Diatheva, a SOL group company specialising in biotechnological products, it is possible to reduce the response times of the analysis needed to detect any pathogens to a few hours, thus offering a rapid guarantee of the wholesomeness of the products to be dispatched.
The kit is based on Real-Time PCR technology that exploits a normal PCR reaction to amplify in real-time the DNA of any pathogenic microorganisms present in the food, highlighting it using specific fluorophores that interact with the DNA of the pathogen and, since they are fluorescent molecules, can be detected and measured by a special instrument.
In particular for poultry farms or for companies that produce foodstuffs containing poultry meat, and also for laboratories specialising in microbiological analysis, this technology offers significant savings of time and money.