AflaOchraZearala - Immunoafinity HPLC Columns (25/box)

Aflatoxin, ochratoxin A (OTA), and zearalenone (ZEA) are toxins produced by naturally occurring molds and fungi.Aflatoxin is a Group 1 carcinogen proven to cause cancer in humans,while OTA and ZEA are suspected to cause disease in humans and animals. The European Union limits aflatoxin B1 to as low as 2 #956;g/kg and OTA to as low as 3 #956;g/kg,with even lower levels for foods specifically intended for infants and young children.OTA, a suspected carcinogen, causes kidney damage in humans, as well as livestock. Exposure to ZEA can cause reproductive problems including interference with conception, ovulation, and implantation in some animals, bringing this mycotoxin under increased scrutiny.Deter­mination of aflatoxins,OTA, and ZEA previously required several, separate analyses, demanding considerable time and material. AOZ HPLC TM fromVICAM is the trusted test that employs a single column to simultaneously isolate aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2; OTA; and ZEA.Using a single monoclonal antibody-based immunoaffinity column and HPLC, this test produces precise numerical results in micrograms per kilogram (#956;g/kg) or parts per billion (ppb). An ideal cleanup step for any HPLC, AOZ HPLC has a long shelf life, requires no refrigeration, and can be used with a variety of samples. The preferred test of laboratories around the world, no other test comes close for speed, quantification, and specificity.