Hygiena™ AlerTox® Sticks Egg is a rapid immunochromatographic test for the qualitative detection of egg 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 Egg is based on a lateral flow immunoassay and uses antibodies specific to ovalbumin. This test is able to detect ovalbumin residues in a large variety of food matrices and also in environmental samples. AlerTox® Sticks Egg is not capable of detecting ovalbumin in heat-treated matrices (i.e. over 100°C / 212°F for over 30 min).

Each AlerTox® Sticks Egg kit includes all the basic equipment required to carry out testing: sealed container containing egg 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 Egg is 1.25ppm
• 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