Bio-Shield Histamine is quantitative ELISA test for the determination of histamine in fresh, canned (in water or water-packed) and frozen seafood. Validated species include tuna, mackerel, sardine, anchovy, bonito, marlin, bluefish and cod. Additionally, the kit is effective for fish-derived products like anchovy-based fishmeal, fish flour and salmon flour.
Validated by:
■ Detection below EU and FDA action limits
■ One of the lowest LOQs in the market
■ Broad range of validated matrices
■ Impressive recoveries compared with the AOAC OMA 977.13 fluorometric method
■ Excellent pooled recovery rates compared to the Codex-referenced HPLC
■ Non-toxic extraction using only distilled water
■ Reagents ready to use
■ Single-break strip plate with 48 wells (6 strips), 96 wells (12 strips), 576 wells (72 strips)
■ LOD: 1.42 mg/kg
■ LOQ: 2.74 mg/kg
■ Quantification Range: 2.74- 200 mg/kg
■ Extended quantification range through sample dilution
■ Recovery of spiked extractions-matrices: 97 % (CV = 8.2%)
■ Test time: 20 minutes
■ Shelf Life: 12 months
■ Storage: 2-8 °C
■ Reader: BYONOY Absorbance 96 spectrophotometer
■ Software: Prognosis Data Reader (PDR)
