Hygiena AlerTox® Sticks Total Milk is a rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of peanut protein in food, kitchens and production facilities.
AlerTox Sticks are rapid tests for allergen detection in food, drinks, and on surfaces for internal Quality Control. They are designed specifically to help manufacturers keep their items free of antigens that may cause allergic reactions. These user-friendly tests are for the detection and qualification of main food allergens without the need for lab equipment or scientific knowledge.
 
AlerTox Sticks Peanut uses a monoclonal antibody against a major peanut antigen, the 11 S globulin seed storage protein known as allergen Ara h 3. Alertox Sticks Peanut does NOT detect the antigens of cereals, other legumes and tree nuts including pecan, walnut, hazelnut, almond, macadamia, pistachio, cashew, brazil nut, chestnut, pine nut and coconut.
 
The LOD (limit of detection) of AlerTox Sticks Peanut is 1 ppm of raw or roasted peanut protein. The range of detection (ROD) is 1-10000 ppm of peanut protein. Above this range, reduction of test line intensity due to hook effect can result in a false-negative result. If a false negative due to hook effect is suspected, repeat the test on a diluted sample.
 
Each AlerTox Sticks Peanut kit includes all the basic equipment required to carry out testing:
 
10 immunochromatographic sticks in a tube
10 sample collection tubes (tube with yellow cap)
10 sample extraction buffer tubes, 9 mL (tube with blue cap)
10 spoons
10 pipettes (3 mL- only for testing liquid samples)
10 small pipettes
10 swabs (only for testing surfaces)
Instructions for use (download from webpage)