VIDAS^® LSX AOAC Approval
October 2005

bioMérieux is pleased to announce the VIDAS^® Listeria Species Xpress (LSX) with Ottaviani Agosti Agar (OAA) for Listeria species AOAC-RI certification (No. 100501) in selected Meat, Dairy Samples and Environmental Surfaces. The VIDAS LSX with OAA has been validated and certified as a Performance TestedSM Method by the AOAC Research Institute as an effective method for the detection and selective isolation of Listeria species.

The VIDAS LSX Solution combines the use of an innovative media (Listeria Xpress broth) for optimized Listeria enrichment and the VIDAS LSX assay. The LX broth functions to reduce lag time and boost organism recovery. The LSX assay incorporates a combination of polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, which increases sensitivity and specificity. Results for Environmental Surfaces are available in about 26-28 hours, while Meat and Dairy results are available in about 30-34 hours after sampling.

Meat Samples tested include raw pork, frankfurters, roast beef, frozen raw ground beef, ham. Environmental Surfaces tested include stainless steel, plastic, rubber, ceramic, wood, sealed concrete, cast iron and air filter material. Dairy Samples tested include yogurt, Camembert cheese, pasteurized whole milk, cheddar cheese, and vanilla ice cream.

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