ubio quickVET Ochratoxin A Rapid Test Kit is a qualitative immunochromatographic assay for the detection of Ochratoxin A in food products in just 10 minutes.

Ochratoxin A is one of the most abundant food-contaminating mycotoxins in the world. Human exposure occurs mainly through consumption of improperly stored food products. Ochratoxin A is potentially carcinogenic to humans and it has been shown to be weakly mutagenic, possibly by induction of oxidative DNA damage.



ubio quickVET Ochratoxin A Rapid Test is a lateral flow assay designed so that even a technician with limited expertise can perform the test easily. The veterinarian or the technician weighs out a 2.0g ground portion of the sample into the centrifugal tube provided along with the test. 4ml of PBS is added into the centrifugal tube, the lid is closed, and then it is shaken for about 5 min. 3 drops of the extraction is collected and added to the sample hole. Results can be read in just 10 minutes - The presence of only one clear band, that in zone 'C', indicates a positive result. The presence of clear color bands in both the two zones 'T' and 'C' indicates negative result. If the control band is not visible in zone 'C', the test is considered invalid.



ubio quickVET Ochratoxin A Rapid Test assay is available in 10-test packs. The packs contain droppers, sample collection tubes, centrifugal tubes, and assay diluent required to perform the test. One test card can be used for screening one sample, and it is disposed after use.