Bivalves molluscs can very efficiently accumulate toxins from the algae that they eat and their consumption can infect the consumers. Among the different types of toxins found in shellfish, those producing diarrheic shellfish poisoning are very common and widely spread.
OKATEST
Description
Okatest is a kit for detection of Okadaic Acid-toxins group (OA, DTX1, DTX2 and ester forms) in bivalve molluscs present at levels above the European maximum limits.
Technical specifications
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Kit features
• Fast: 43 samples in about 2 hours
• Simple: 2 easy steps
• Quantitative: working range from 63-352 µg/Kg
• Equipment: Plater reader at 405 nm
• Complies with the EC No 15/2011 requirements for OA toxins analysis -
Format
Kit of 48 and 96 tests (microtiter plates divisible into single wells)
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Sample kind
Bivalve molluscs
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Time test
< 1 hour
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Preparation
Sample preparation: Wash and mash the shellfish tissue, extract, hydrolyse and adjust pH
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Sensitivity
Limit of detection: 44 µg/kg
Limit of Quantification: 56 µg/kg -
Results
Reading at 405 nm with microplate reader
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Expiry
4-6 months
