Learn more: http://www2.dupont.com/Food__Innovations/en_GB/food-safety/pathogen-detection.html?src=fdemea_uk_sld_saf The BAX System from DuPont Qualicon, however, uses advanced molecular science to focus on the genetic structure of the target microbe. This automated DNA-based method combines speed and ease of use with unprecedented performance to reliably detect pathogens, such as Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7, in food and environmental samples. Contact us to learn how the BAX ® System can help streamline your testing procedures and save you money.

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The BAX® System
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Pathogen detection the easy way
Testing for pathogens is vital to the food industry, but traditional culture methods can
be time-consuming and require highly skilled technicians for accurate interpretation.
Newer antibody-based methods are faster but may not detect low concentrations, or
they can cross-react with related bacteria to produce false positive results, which
lead to re-testing that, can dramatically slow time to market.
The BAX System from DuPont Qualicon, however, uses advanced molecular science to
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focus on the genetic structure of the target microbe. This automated DNA-based
method combines speed and ease of use with unprecedented performance to reliably
detect pathogens, such as Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7, in food and environmental
samples. Contact us to learn how the BAX System can help streamline your testing
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procedures and save you money.
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New challenges in a global world
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Food processors need accurate results from pathogen tests of their raw materials,
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market is safe. While accuracy is a top priority to avoid recalls and protect the brand,
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DNA-based testing systems, such as the BAX System, offer advanced science, including
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the power of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to rapidly amplify a genetic fragment
of the targeted pathogen to detectable levels within hours instead of days or weeks.
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Pathogen testing: Accurate and Fast
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The award-winning BAX System is a fast and accurate method for detecting
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samples. The system breaks down samples at the genetic level, using the power of
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Beyond accurate results for presence/absence, the BAX System offers advanced
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capabilities for multiple target detection in the same well. Probe-based chemistry can
provide for additional information, such as species differentiation within each sample.
With a single program for several bacteria, the BAX System allows you to test
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pathogen detection on which enable minimal hands-on time using standard laboratory techniques, provide
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Friendly screen prompts guide you through the entire procedure, reducing the need
for highly skilled technicians and expensive training. Depending on the test chemistry,
the system delivers results on prepared samples within 1 to 3.5 hours of processing
time. These results are clearly displayed on screen with a simple positive or negative
icon that eliminates the need for expert interpretation. Electronic files allow you to
print, share and store your results for easy archiving and retrieval.
Customers around the world have made the BAX System an integral part of their
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quality control systems due to its tremendous capability for impact on their
operations--from dramatically decreasing false positives and minimizing re-testing to
reducing employee training and speeding the time to market.
The speed and accuracy of DNA-based detection. The simplicity of a load-it-and-leave-it
operation. The familiarity of a Microsoft Windows interface. The BAX system
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combines it all for smooth testing procedures at any stage in the processing pipeline
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Salmonella detection
with the BAX® System
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When Salmonella are present in a food or environmental sample, the genetic-based
BAX System uses the power of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to rapidly create
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(amplify) millions of copies of a unique, Salmonella-specific DNA fragment for reliable
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- Single tablet that combines all of the PCR reagents you need for Salmonella
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- Minimal hands-on time, in addition to accuracy, long shelf life and consistency
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- Automated processing in 1 to 3.5 hours for a full rack of 96 tests
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E. coli O157:H7 testing
with BAX® System
Developed in collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Research Service and
validated on real-world sample sizes, this extremely reliable and highly accurate
assay incorporates Scorpion probes for advanced real-time PCR technology. This
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assay delivers superior sensitivity and specificity so you can detect all known
E. coli O157:H7 –- even atypical isolates.
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Pathogen testing case studies
Choosing the best tool for pathogen detection doesn't
have to be difficult
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Every food company wants a pathogen detection method that is fast, reliable and
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easy to use. The quality control labs understand that PCR-based testing systems offer
> Cases advanced science, with results that are faster than culture and more accurate than
antibodies. But how are they to know which PCR system is best? For one company, the
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choice was easy.
Salmonella testing: It‘s not just for the plant anymore
When Salmonella shows up in the plant, food companies need accurate testing
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methods to verify that their interventions are working. The BAX System allowed this
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Although this producer of processed meat products implemented good measures to
significantly reduce the risk of pathogens, its quality assurance testing method
consistently reported false positives. Incorporating the BAX System into routine
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Salmonella Testing and Detection
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food-borne illness, with
about 140,000 reported cases of Salmonellosis annually in the European
Union. Various serotypes have been associated with meat, poultry, eggs, milk,
fish, sauces, cream-filled desserts, peanut butter, chocolate and other foods.
With an increase in antibiotic resistance and an upward prevalence trend in
broilers, food processors need fast and accurate testing methods. Traditional
isolation from culture requires many steps and more than four days to get
results.
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