Hygiena, a leader in food safety testing, announced the NEW BAX System Real-Time PCR Assay for E. coli O157:H7 Exact, a test that can specifically identify Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (and not similar serotypes) in less time than other tests.
The BAX technology is based on the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method of amplifying minute amounts of genetic material in a sample for more accurate measurement. The new BAX System Real-Time Assay for E. coli O157:H7 Exact is based on a single genetic target in E. coli O157:H7, providing a definitive result for immediate action and minimizes the need for additional confirmatory testing.