Hygiena™ AlerTox® Sticks β-Lactoglobulin is a rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) 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 β-Lactoglobulin is based on a lateral flow immunoassay and uses antibodies specific to BLG. This protein is a member of the lipocalin family and comprises approximately 10% of the dry weight of defatted milk proteins. The test is able to detect BLG residues in a large variety of food matrices and also in environmental samples. The assay is specific for BLG and does not cross-react with nor recognises other milk proteins such as casein.

Each AlerTox® Sticks β-Lactoglobulin kit includes all the basic equipment required to carry out testing: sealed container containing β-lactoglobulin immunochromatographic sticks, bottle containing 60mL of ready to use extraction solution, small yellow pipettes 1mL, large transparent pipettes 3mL, empty tubes for extraction procedure, microtiter 8-well strips, microtiter tray and swabs for surface sampling.

• LOD (limit of detection) of AlerTox® Sticks B-Lactoglobulin is 2.5ppm
• Quick and reliable with results in 10 minutes
• High-sensitivity
• Can be used for testing environmental surface, liquids (rinse water and product) and food samples
• Shelf life: 6-18 months
• No special equipment required
• Safe and easy to use
• Convenient and quick sample collection requires minimal training
• Cost-effective - huge savings over other specific allergen test kits
• HACCP, ISO 2200, BRC and IFS Compliant