Rapid immunochromatographic test designed solely for use in the qualitative screening of glyphosate in water and food samples.
The test is based on the recognition of glyphosate by specific antibodies. The sample to be tested is derivatized and then added to the conical test vial containing specific antibodies for glyphosate labeled with a gold colloid. The glyphosate conjugate on the membrane strip competes for antibody binding sites with the glyphosate that may be present in the sample. A control line, produced by a different antibody/antigen reaction, is also present on the membrane strip and is not influenced by the presence or absence of glyphosate.
For food samples such as honey, lentils, baby food and wheat or oat cereal, a sample extraction is necessary.
Source: manufacturer product information, Gold Standard Diagnostics.
