UV-BioTAG™

It’s not uncommon for food samples to inadvertently become contaminated with control strains used in the laboratory. This leads to false-positive results which can have severe financial and regulatory implications. UV-BioTAG, our line of reference strains containing green fluorescent protein (GFP) markers, makes is easy to distinguish natural contaminants from laboratory control strains. UV-BioTAG strains feature a GFP reporter controlled by a strong promoter for highly visible fluorescence. Plus, the GFP reporter is integrated into the chromosome, providing better stability than plasmid-based reporters which may be lost during enrichments designed to recover pathogens from food.

Highlights

• Accredited reference material under ISO 17034 standard
• Fluoresces under UV light to distinguish QC strains from other possible contaminants
• Instant dissolve pellet reduces preparation time
• Ready-to-use format saves time and money
• Refrigerated storage is easy and economical
• Online Certificate of Analysis provides detailed strain information
• Traceability to reference cultures ensures authenticity
• Technical Support experts available for guidance
• Product warranty

Applications and Test Methods

• Enumeration Methods
• Detection Methods
• Demonstration of Capability (DOC)
• Media QC
• Validation/Verification