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Teqza Innovations (Pvt.) Ltd

300 1/1 Hospital Rd, -Mount Lavinia
Kalubowila, Dehiwala
Sri Lanka
T : +94 11 4385 799 | M : +94 77 7308 021
Who we are?
“Teqza Innovations (Pvt.) Ltd” is a diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, providing solutions to
the local market by collaborating with Global leaders. The company’s Food Safety Division
markets dehydrated culture media and diagnostic test kits to detect food-borne bacteria, natural
toxins, and allergens of 3M and Neogen Corporation USA. We are an authorized supplier of 3M
dental materials. TEQZA also provide Regulatory consultancy for Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic &
Device manufacturers to obtain GMP from local authority and product registration for both local
and imported products from NMRA. We do facilities microbial. Analytical laboratories and
pharmaceutical facility installations with our expert team.
In addition, we are the direct importer for “Himedia” products for conventional method microbial
analysis laboratory consumables.

About NEOGEN,
Neogen Corporation is an international food safety company that provides test kits and relevant
products to detect dangerous substances in food. The company was founded in 1982 and is based
in Lansing, Michigan. The company serves a wide range of countries including Canada, United
States, the United Kingdom, parts of Europe, Mexico and Brazil, India, and China, among others.
The company operates a product line of over 100 drug detection test kits worldwide for the
detection of about 300 abused and therapeutic drugs in animal treatment. In 2009, it became a
vendor of the Chinese government and has been engaged in researching China-specific food safety
and plant health issues.
The company operates its business through two segments including Food Safety and Animal
Safety. The Food Safety segment provides diagnostic test kits and other complementary products
for dangerous or unintended substances testing in both human and animal food. The Animal Safety
segment is engaged in developing and supplying pharmaceuticals and medical instruments that are
used in the global veterinary market
Neogen focuses on supplying products for bacterial detection and proper sterilization and tool
handling with antibiotics, along with genomics research products focused on gene isolation and
heredity mapping. The detection products include Reveal for Salmonella Enteriditis, along with
Agri-Screen and Veratox for a range of mycotoxin detections.

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Neogen product suggestions for your Organization,
For Aflatoxin Detection,
01. Reveal® Q+ MAX for Aflatoxin (Catalog No. 8088)
02. Reveal® Q+ for Aflatoxin M1 (Catalog No. RQAFM1)
03. Raptor® Solo Integrated Analysis Platform (Catalog No. 9696)
For Rapid Microbial Analysis,
01. Petrifilm® Aerobic Count Plates
02. Petrifilm® E. coli/Coliform Count Plates
03. Petrifilm® Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plates
04. Petrifilm® Yeast and Mold Count Plates
05. Petrifilm® Staph Express Count Plates
* Note: We also have Petrifilm® for above mentioned.
For Allergen Detection,
01. Qualitative Testing Solutions
a. Reveal® 3-D for Food Allergens
b. Reveal® for Multi-Treenut
02. Quantitative Testing Solutions
a. Veratox® for Food Allergens
b. Veratox® VIP for Food Allergens
For Hygiene Monitoring System
01. AccuPoint® Advanced Next Generation (Catalog No. 9904A)
02. AccuPoint® Advanced Sampler, Surface (Catalog No. 9905)
03. AccuPoint® Advanced Sampler, Access (Catalog No. 9907)
04. AccuPoint® Advanced Sampler, Water (Catalog No. 9906)

For Histamine test

01. Reveal® Q+ for Histamine (Catalog No. 9549)
02. Veratox® for Histamine (Catalog No. 9505 / 9506)
03. Neogen® Stat-Fax 4700 Microwell Reader

Teqza Innovations (Pvt) Ltd T : +94 11 4385 799 | M : +94 77 7308 021
No. 300 1/1 Hospital Road, E : info.teqza@gmail.com
Kalubowila Dehiwala. E : rizvan@teqzainnovations.com
Sri Lanka. W : www.TeqzaInnovations.com

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For Aflatoxin Detection,
01. Reveal® Q+ MAX for Aflatoxin (Catalog No. 8088)
Reveal® Q+ MAX for Aflatoxin is a lateral flow test that offers results in just 6 minutes. This line
of mycotoxin tests can be used for six mycotoxins using a common, water-based extraction, which
eliminates the need for hazardous materials in the extraction process. It can be used on a variety
of commodities, including wheat and corn. When paired with a Neogen reader, testers can easily
read, analyse and store precise, reproducible, quantitative results.

Specifications
Brand Reveal®
Analyte Aflatoxin
Platform Lateral Flow
Result Type Quantitative
FGIS 2019-125;
Approvals
AOAC-PTM 071801
Limit of Detection 3 ppb
Testing Time 6.00
B1 100%

 B2 91%
Cross Reactivity
 G1 87%
 G2 64%
Quantity per Package 25 tests

Technology
Reveal Q MAX for Aflatoxin is a single-step lateral flow immunochromatographic assay
based on a competitive immunoassay format. The extract is wicked through a reagent
zone, which contains antibodies specific for aflatoxin conjugated to colloidal gold
particles. If aflatoxin is present, it will be captured by the particle-antibody complex. The
aflatoxin-antibody-particle complex then is wicked onto a membrane, which contains a
zone of aflatoxin conjugated to a protein carrier. This zone captures any uncomplexed
aflatoxin antibody, allowing the particles to concentrate and form a visible line. As the
level of aflatoxin in a sample increases, free aflatoxin will complex with the antibody-gold
particles. This allows less antibody-gold to be captured in the test zone. Therefore, as the
concentration of aflatoxin in the sample increases, the test line density decreases.
Algorithms programmed into the readers convert these line densities into a quantitative
result displayed in parts per billion (ppb). The membrane also contains a control zone
where an immune complex present in the reagent zone is captured by an antibody,
forming a visible line. The control line will always form regardless of the presence of
aflatoxin, ensuring the strip is functioning properly.

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 02.Reveal® Q+ for Aflatoxin M1 (Catalog No. RQAFM1)

Reveal® Q for Aflatoxin M1 is a 5 minute rapid test to detect the mycotoxin metabolite in milk
aflatoxin M1. Reveal® Q+ for Aflatoxin M1 is intended for the screening of raw commingled
bovine milk for aflatoxin M1 between 150–600 parts per trillion (ppt). The test kit is designed for
use by quality control personnel and others familiar with handling milk possibly contaminated
with aflatoxin M1.

Specifications
Brand Reveal®
Analyte Aflatoxin M1
Platform Lateral Flow
Result Type Quantitative
Limit of Detection 150 ppt
Time to Result 5
Incubation Time 5 Minutes
Storage Conditions 2-8° C
Quantity per Package 25 tests

Technology

Reveal Q+ for Aflatoxin M1 is a single-step lateral flow immunoassay based on a competitive

immunoassay format. The milk is wicked through a reagent zone containing antibodies and
receptors conjugated to colloidal gold particles. If aflatoxin M1 is present, it will be captured by
the particle-antibody complex. The toxin-antibody-particle complex is then wicked onto a
membrane containing a test line.

This test line captures any antibody gold particle complexes (in the absence of aflatoxin M1) to
concentrate and form a visible line. As the level of aflatoxin M1 in the sample increases, any free
toxin will complex with the antibody gold particles. This allows less antibody-gold to be captured
into the test line. Therefore, as the concentration of aflatoxin M1 in the sample increases, the test
line density decreases.

The membrane also contains a control line where an immune complex present in the reagent zone
is captured by an antibody, forming a visible line. The control line will always form regardless of
the presence of aflatoxin M1, ensuring the strip is functioning properly. This assay is meant to be
performed using the Raptor Integrated Analysis Platform.

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 03.Raptor® Solo Integrated Analysis Platform (Catalog No. 9696)
The Raptor® Integrated Analysis Platform is a lateral flow test strip reader with built-in incubation.
The Raptor provides an easy way to objectively analyze and store the results of Neogen®’s lateral
flow tests. Raptor is capable of analyzing up to three samples independently and simultaneously,
provided they are set to the same incubation temperature and time. Raptor can be used with
Neogen's BetaStar® Advanced, BetaStar S, Reveal® Q+ Aflatoxin, Reveal Q+ Fumonisin, Reveal
Q+ DON, and Reveal Q+ MAX test kits.

Specifications
Brand Raptor®
Platform Lateral Flow
Display Size 480 x 272
Display Type 4.3” TFT-LCD capacitive touchscreen
Main input to power supply: 100-240V~, 50/60 Hz,
Power Requirement
1.7A Input to device: 12 volt DC, 40 W
Volts 12 V, 3.4A
Quantity per Package 1 instrument

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For Rapid Microbial Analysis,
Neogen, 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates
The global food safety landscape is
continuously changing. Unlike traditional
agar methods, 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates are
ready to use — no prep required. Each slim
pack offers consistent, uniform testing media.
Just open it up and get right to work. Find new
freedom with time to focus on what’s really
important: quality and efficiency. It’s time to
take a fresh look at food safety.
Agar preparation is labour-intensive and time
consuming. It is time to ditch the painful agar
preparation stage. Petrifilm® Plates give you
a wide choice of indicator organism testing
plates that are ready to go, right out of the
pack. They require less energy and water than
traditional methods. Moreover, the flat,
compact design uses less storage than bulky
plates.

3M Food Safety
• Ready to use — reduce or eliminate time-consuming agar prep
• Proven testing methods for consistent, reliable results
• Compact size uses less storage/incubator space than other methods

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01. 3M™ Petrifilm® Aerobic Count Plates

 Aerobic Count results as soon as 48 hours.

 Plates are sample-ready, eliminating all the time-
consuming steps of preparing media/agar dishes.
 Plate can be used for air, swab or surface contact
environmental sampling
 This plate has been awarded Official Methods of
Analysis (OMA) #986.33 for Milk (OMA) #989.10
for dairy products (OMA) #990.12 for food NF
VALIDATION certificate: Neogen® 01/01-09/89 by
AFNOR Certification for all human food products,
pet food, industrial environmental samples

The Neogen® Petrifilm® Aerobic Count Plate is a time-saving, sample-ready plate designed
to determine total aerobic bacteria populations. A built-in grid facilitates counting colonies,
helping to provide fast, precise and consistent results. Each Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plate
contains a water-soluble gelling agent, nutrients and indicator — all the components needed
for microbial growth with no agar preparation required. The Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plate
provides total aerobic count in as little as 48 hours. A red indicator dye in the plate colors all
colonies red for better contrast and easier colony counting. The red colonies are also easily
distinguished from opaque food particles that can cause confusion when using other plating
methods. In addition, Neogen® Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plates can be used to aerobically or
anaerobically enumerate lactic acid bacteria in food and environmental samples

02. 3M™ Petrifilm® E. coli/Coliform Count Plates

 Confirmed E. coli results in 24-48 hours.

 Plates are sample-ready, eliminating the time-
consuming, cumbersome step of preparing media/agar
dishes.
 Can be used with the 3M™ Petrifilm® Plate Reader
Advanced for consistent, fast, automated reading and
recording of results.
 This plate has been awarded Official Methods of
Analysis OMA #991.14.for Food OMA # 998.08 for
Poultry, Meat and Seafood
 Food processors and contract labs worldwide trust 3M
Petrifilm Plates to provide accurate, efficient,
consistent results.

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 3M™ Petrifilm™ E. coli/Coliform Count Plates provide a cost-effective, convenient and
reliable method for testing equipment, raw materials, food products and manufacturing
environmental samples.
The 3M Petrifilm E. coli/Coliform Count Plate is a sample-ready-culture-medium system
which contains Violet Red Bile (VRB) nutrients, a cold-water-soluble gelling agent, an
indicator of glucuronidase activity (BCIG), and a tetrazolium indicator that facilitates
colony enumeration in food and beverage samples.
These plates provide both E. coli and total Coliform Count information with confirmed
results in just 24-48 hours. By eliminating subsequent confirmation steps required with
most traditional reference methods, the 3M Petrifilm E. coli/Coliform Count Plates can
help increase productivity and reduce overall lab costs.

03.3M™ Petrifilm® Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plates

 Yeast and mold results in 48-72 hours.
 Plates are sample-ready, eliminating all the time-
consuming steps of preparing media/agar dishes.
 Plates can be used for air, swab or surface contact
production environmental sampling
 Special technology keeps mold colonies from
spreading and overlapping
 This plate has been awarded Official Methods of
Analysis (OMA) #2014.05 for Select food and NF
VALIDATION certificate: Neogen® 01/13-07/14 for
All human food products, Pet food, Animal feed and
Production environmental samples (primary
production samples excepted) by AFNOR
Certification.

The Neogen® Petrifilm® Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plate method is faster and provides
results in as little as 48 hours of incubation time, vs. the traditional agar method that
requires a five day incubation period. Yeast and Molds can grow in a wide range of
conditions in raw materials, finished products and production environments, making them
difficult to control. This plate features a new indicator technology that makes colonies
easier to interpret.

Proven as reliable as the DRBC and DG 18 spread plate methods as well as the acidified
PDA and YGC agar pour plate methods, Petrifilm Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plates also
enhance productivity by eliminating the inoculation of multiple spread plates, the addition
of antibiotics or tartaric acid, and the agar preparation process altogether. Faster results
provide more time to monitor processes and ensure tighter process controls to support
product quality. With an added foam barrier around the inoculation area makes inoculating
the plates easier, making it easy to interpret results with special technology keeps mold
colonies from spreading and overlapping. Petrifilm eliminates the need for the labor
intensive, multiple plate spread plate technique, while providing results in as little as 48
hours of incubation for most product catagories.

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 04.Petrifilm® Yeast and Mold Count Plates

 Yeast and Mold results in 3-5 days.

 Plates are sample-ready, eliminating all the
time-consuming steps of preparing media/agar
dishes.
 This plate has been awarded AOAC® Official
Methods of Analysis℠ (OMA) #997.02.

The Neogen® Petrifilm® Yeast and Mold Count

Plate is a sample-ready culture medium system
which contains nutrients supplemented with
antibiotics, a cold-water-soluble gelling agent, and
an indicator that facilitates yeast and mold
enumeration. The Petrifilm Yeast and Mold Count
Plates are used for the enumeration of yeast and mold in the food, beverage, and bottled
water industries. The Petrifilm Yeast and Mold Count Plate provides results between 3 to
5 days. Yeasts are easily differentiated from molds on the plate:
 Yeasts are typically indicated by small, blue green colonies with defined edges and no
foci.
 Molds are indicated by large, variably colored colonies with diffuse edges and center
foci.

05.3M™ Petrifilm® Staph Express Count Plates

 Results in 24 Hours.
 Plates are sample-ready, eliminating all the
time-consuming steps of preparing
media/agar dishes.
 Can be used with the Petrifilm® Plate
Reader Advanced for consistent, fast,
automated reading and recording of results.
 Unique system to facilitate the enumeration
of S. aureus
 This plate has been awarded:
 AOAC® Official Method SM 2003.07
 AOAC® Official Method SM 2003.08
 AOAC® Official Method SM 2003.11
 AFNOR validated method (Neogen® -01/9-04/03)
 NordVal Validation Ref. No.: 2003-20-5408-00019
 Compendium of Analytical Methods. Health Protection and Food Branch. Health
Canada. Laboratory Procedure MFLP-21

The Neogen® Petrifilm® Staph Express (STX) System consists of a Petrifilm® Staph Express
Count (STX) Plate and a Petrifilm® Staph Express (STX) Disk, which are packaged separately.
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The Petrifilm STX Plate is a sample ready culture medium system which contains a coldwater
soluble gelling agent. The chromogenic, modified Baird Parker medium in the plate is selective
and differential for Staphylococcus aureus but may also indicate Staphylococcus hyicus ( S.
hyicus) or Staphylococcus intermedius ( S. intermedius). By identifying S. aureus in food and
environmental samples, Petrifilm® Staph Express Count Plates give food processors an indication
and risk assessment of food quality and sanitation effectiveness. Distinctive red-violet colonies
appear in as little as 22 hours. The test requires only one incubation temperature and is equivalent
to the BAM three plate Baird-Parker agar and tube coagulase method. The end result is better
inventory management, better process control, a higher quality product and improved cost savings
for your facility, all of which can lead to higher profitability..

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For Allergen Detection,
01. Qualitative Testing Solutions
A. Reveal® 3-D for Food Allergens
Our Reveal 3-D tests can be used to screen for the presence of
low levels of allergens in environmental samples (swabs and
clean-in-place rinses) virtually anywhere. The Reveal 3-D tests
feature a unique overload line designed to prevent over-
saturation (hook effect) and alert the user of a high positive
result. Sample preparation and testing takes 5 minutes, making
them excellent choices for on-site food allergen control. Each
kit contains everything needed for testing ten samples. In
addition, several Reveal 3-D tests are validated to screen for
presence of allergen in food products. This method utilizes a
robust sampling protocol to ensure accuracy and consistency,
while maintaining a rapid time to result.
The food testing method is universal across assay and product types, requiring minimal
additional equipment and training. The food extraction testing buffer and additional accessories
are sold separately from Reveal 3-D kits. Each buffer bottle contains enough buffer to run ten
tests and are listed under the starter, extraction, and sampling kits section of this document.

B. Reveal® for Multi-Treenut

Our Reveal for Multi-Treenut test is a unique and innovative
two line flow test for rapid, simultaneous detection of six tree
nut allergens. Reveal for Multi-Treenut is designed to screen
environmental samples for the presence of any one or a
combination of almond, hazelnut, pecan, walnut, cashew,
and pistachio. Each kit contains everything needed to run ten
single use tests on swabs and/or rinses. The test detects
allergen levels at 5–10 ppm and is perfect for on-site use with
results available in only ten minutes.

Catalog Reveal and Reveal 3-D Limit of

No Products Detection
8555 Reveal for Multi-Treenut 0.2–2 ppm
902086G Reveal 3-D for Almond 0.5 ppm
8565 Reveal 3-D for Coconut 1 ppm
902081S Reveal 3-D for Crustacea 0.5 ppm
902082Q Reveal 3-D for Egg 1.2 ppm
8505 Reveal 3-D for Gluten 5 ppm
902087E Reveal 3-D for Hazelnut 0.4 ppm
8405 Reveal 3-D for Mustard 0.9 ppm
901041L Reveal 3-D for Peanut 0.7 ppm
8535 Reveal 3-D for Sesame 0.7 ppm
902093K Reveal 3-D for Soy 0.4 ppm
8479 Reveal 3-D for Total Milk 1.3 ppm
Each Product
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02.Quantitative Testing Solutions
A. Veratox® for Food Allergens
Our Veratox food allergen test kits are microwell sandwich ELISA assays that require
minimal training and equipment to produce results in 30 minutes following extraction. The
tests provide food processors and laboratories with a rapid method for quantifying specific
amounts of allergenic residue that may be present in a given sample. Sensitivity is aligned
with prominent allergen threshold recommendations, and test procedures are consistent
across allergens and sample types. Veratox tests can also be used for qualitative
determination with visual interpretation for environmental swabs. Each kit can run up to
36 samples. Please consult the product kit insert for further details.

8440 Veratox for Almond Quantitative range of 2.5–25 ppm almond

8460 Veratox for Casein Quantitative range of 2.5–15 ppm non-fat dried milk
8560 Veratox for Coconut Quantitative range of 1-25 ppm coconut protein
8520 Veratox for Crustacea Quantitative range of 2.5–25 ppm crustacea
8450 Veratox for Egg Quantitative range of 2.5–25 ppm egg
8480 Veratox for Gliadin Quantitative range of 5–50 ppm gliadin
8510 Veratox for Gliadin R5 Quantitative range of 2.5–40 ppm gliadin
8420 Veratox for Hazelnut Quantitative range of 2.5–25 ppm hazelnut
8400 Veratox for Mustard Quantitative range of 2.5–25 ppm mustard
8430 Veratox for Peanut Quantitative range of 2.5–25 ppm peanut
8530 Veratox for Sesame Quantitative range of 2.5-25 ppm sesame
8410 Veratox for Soy Quantitative range of 2.5–25 ppm soy
8470 Veratox for Total Milk Quantitative range of 2.5–25 ppm non-fat dried milk

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For Hygiene Monitoring System
01.AccuPoint® Advanced Next Generation (Catalog No. 9904A)
 Flat tip sampler and RFID technology
 Touch screen
 New Data Manager software
 Surface and zone type labels for sites
 Customizable threshold levels
 Smart/random site plans
 Wireless data transfer via WiFi
 Neogen Analytics Integration

Neogen®'s new AccuPoint® Advanced Next

Generation (NG) is a complete sanitation
monitoring system comprising a handheld
instrument, innovative samplers, and data
manager software, designed to verify your cleaning
processes by measuring adenosine triphosphate (ATP). After
cleaning your environment, measuring the amount of ATP present
on a surface or in liquids allows you to verify your cleaning
processes have been effective.
The global awareness of sanitation is on the rise and will be for generations to come.
Whether you serve the food safety industry, healthcare industry, retail industry, or another
— the list is endless — the goal is the same for everyone else: to keep your environment
and people safe.
For food manufacturers, verifying a clean environment is vital to the production process.
Whether your environmental monitoring program (EMP) is in its early stages of
development or seeing its tenth year in action, AccuPoint Advanced NG can make the
invisible visible. Providing a robust, consistent, and documented data set for sanitation
effectiveness is critical for various prerequisite programs, critical control points, or
preventive controls.

Technology
ATP is a molecule that stores and transfers energy in almost every living organism on Earth
— even you. Harnessing this science, our AccuPoint Advanced NG instrument measures
the amount of ATP present using relative light units (RLUs). The RLU thresholds are based
on established criteria to reflect effective cleaning practices and can be raised or lowered
according to your needs. When verifying the effectiveness of your sanitation, the less ATP,
the better. Testing your environment with our system accurately detects any low levels of
ATP residue, even when a surface appears visibly clean, for confidence in your sanitation
verification.

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 02.AccuPoint® Advanced Sampler

 AccuPoint® Advanced Sampler, Surface (Catalog No. 9905)

 Unique flat-tip sampler
 Designed to maximize surface coverage
 Ensures consistent samples every time
 AccuPoint® Advanced Sampler, Access (Catalog No. 9907)
 Traditional swab-style sampler
 Designed to sample hard-to-reach areas
 Ensures consistent samples every time
 AccuPoint® Advanced Sampler, Water (Catalog No. 9906)
 Flat-tip sampler
 Designed for sampling liquids like CIP rinse water
 Ensures consistent samples every time

Specifications
Brand AccuPoint®
Analyte ATP
Quantity per Package 100 samplers

Technology
The AccuPoint® Advanced ATP samplers utilizes ATP bioluminescence to determine the
cleanliness of test samples. ATP is a chemical compound found in all living cells, including
bacteria, food debris, yeast, and mold. Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction that produces light.
ATP bioluminescence occurs when ATP from a sample comes into contact with luciferase, an
enzyme found in fireflies, and luciferin, a substrate. The amount of light emitted in this reaction is
proportional to the amount of ATP in a sample. After a swab sample is taken, the sampler is pressed
into its cartridge, breaking its seal and initiating the mixing of reagents. The reaction takes place
within the cartridge, and a detector in the instrument measures the amount of light produced.
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Histamine Detection Solutions
01. Reveal® Q+ for Histamine (Catalog No. 9549)
An innovative lateral flow assay for the quantitative
testing of histamine in scombroid species of fish and fish
meal.

 Quantitative results in only five minutes

 Accurate and sensitive alternative method to ELISA
assays
 For use with scombroid fish and dry fishmeal
 Uses the Raptor® or Raptor Solo Platform in vortex
mode

Performance Characteristics
 Limit of detection: 0.5 ppm
 Range of detection: 1.5–40 ppm

Specifications
Brand Reveal®
Analyte Histamine
Platform Lateral Flow
Result Type Quantitative
Quantity per Package 25 tests

Assay Principles
Reveal Q+ for Histamine is a lateral flow immunochromatographic assay based on a competitive
immunoassay format. The extract is wicked through a reagent zone, which contains antibodies
specific for histamine conjugated to colloidal gold particles. If histamine is present, it will be
captured by the particle-antibody complex. The histamine-antibody-particle complex then is
wicked onto a membrane, which contains a zone of histamine conjugated to a protein carrier. This
zone captures any uncomplexed histamine antibody, allowing the particles to concentrate and form
a visible line. As the level of histamine in a sample increases, free histamine will complex with
the antibody-gold particles. This, in turn, allows less antibody-gold to be captured in the test zone.
Therefore, as the concentration of histamine in the sample increases, the test line density decreases.
Algorithms programmed into the Raptor® reader convert these line densities into a quantitative
result, displayed in ppm. The membrane also contains a control zone where an immune complex
present in the reagent zone is captured by an antibody, forming a visible line. The control line will
always form regardless of the presence of histamine, ensuring the strip is functioning properly
Note: Samples greater than 40 ppm must be diluted and retested.

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02.Veratox® for Histamine (Catalog No. 9505 / 9506)
Veratox® for Histamine Tuna Pack is intended for the
quantitative analysis of histamine in scombroid species of
fish, such as tuna, bluefish and mahi-mahi, and in fish
meal. The Veratox Histamine Tuna Pack (9506) is a bulk
version of the 9505 Veratox for Histamine.
 Simple water extraction
 AOAC-PTM approved method
 Equivalent recovery to traditional fluorometric
methods
 Quantitative test: 1-19 samples at a time

Specifications

Brand Veratox®

Analyte Histamine

Platform ELISA

Result Type Quantitative

Approvals AOAC-RI 070703

Limit of Detection 2 ppm

Testing Time 20.00

Specific for histamine. No cross-
Cross Reactivity
reactivity with other biogenic amines.
38 tests (Cat No. 9505),
Qty. per Package
456 tests (Cat No. 9506)

Assay Principle
Veratox for Histamine is a competitive direct enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (CD-ELISA)
that allows the user to obtain exact concentrations of histamine in parts per million (ppm). Free
histamine in the samples and controls is allowed to compete with enzyme-labeled histamine
(conjugate) for the antibody binding sites. After a wash step, substrate is added, which reacts with
the bound conjugate to produce blue color. More blue color means less histamine. The test is read
in a microwell reader to yield optical densities. The optical densities of the controls form the
standard curve, and the sample optical densities are plotted against the curve to calculate the exact
concentration of histamine.

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Neogen® Stat-Fax 4700 Microwell Reader
SKU No. 700003947 | Catalog No. 9303

 For use with Neogen ELISA assays

 Bichromatic optics with four filters
 Interactive LCD touch screen
 Calculates results automatically
The 4700 Reader is a compact, economical,
stand-alone micro strip reader. Its streamlined
design offers a touch screen interface, superb
optics, on-board curve-fitting software, and
built-in printer to meet the requirements of
modern laboratories.

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Teqza Innovations (Pvt) Ltd T : +94 11 4385 799 | M : +94 77 7308 021
No. 300 1/1 Hospital Road, E : info.teqza@gmail.com
Kalubowila Dehiwala. E : rizvan@teqzainnovations.com
Sri Lanka. W : www.TeqzaInnovations.com

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