Effective sample cleanup with R-Biopharm immunoaffinity columns
- In food, agricultural or feed testing, the accuracy of mycotoxin analysis results depends very heavily on the sample cleanup step before analysis by HPLC or LC-MS/MS. One of the most advanced and effective sample cleanup technologies today is the immunoaffinity column (IAC).
- R-Biopharm (Germany), a pioneer in food safety testing, has developed its IAC immunoaffinity column range, which optimises the sample cleanup process and ensures accurate and reliable analytical results.
🧪 What is an immunoaffinity column?
- An immunoaffinity column is a specialised product designed on the principle of antigen–antibody binding. Inside the column are specific antibodies capable of selectively capturing mycotoxins such as Aflatoxin, Ochratoxin A, Fumonisin, Zearalenone, DON, T-2/HT-2 toxin,...
🔍 Operating principle
- The sample extract is pumped through the column.
- The mycotoxins are retained on the column through binding to the antibodies.
- Impurities and the sample matrix are washed away.
- The purified toxins are eluted and taken for quantitative analysis.
This process removes matrix interference, improves sensitivity and extends the lifetime of the HPLC/LC-MS/MS column.
⚗️ Key benefits of R-Biopharm immunoaffinity columns
The R-Biopharm IAC immunoaffinity column range is optimised for each toxin type, ensuring high selectivity and recovery. Some notable benefits:
- High selectivity thanks to antibodies specific to each mycotoxin type.
- Outstanding cleanup efficiency, which removes most matrix interference.
- Stable and highly reproducible recovery, suitable for quantitative analysis.
- Short handling time and easy to use – the sample is simply pumped through the column with a syringe or a peristaltic pump.
- Compatible with many analytical methods: HPLC, LC-MS/MS.
- Meets international certifications (AOAC, CEN, ISO), ensuring high reliability for laboratories.
🌾 Popular R-Biopharm immunoaffinity column types
R-Biopharm offers many types of immunoaffinity columns, optimised for each mycotoxin and specific application. Some notable product lines include:
- Aflatoxin analysis immunoaffinity column | AFLARHONE® WIDE
- Ochratoxin analysis immunoaffinity column | OCHRARHONE® WIDE
- Zearalenone analysis immunoaffinity column | ZONRHONE® WIDE
- DON analysis immunoaffinity column | DONRHONE® WIDE
- Fumonisin analysis immunoaffinity column | FUMONIPREP®
- Aflatoxin M1 analysis immunoaffinity column | AFLAPREP® M WIDE
These column ranges optimise the sample pretreatment process and at the same time increase the accuracy of mycotoxin determination, especially in complex samples such as grains, milk, coffee or animal feed.
Why choose R-Biopharm immunoaffinity columns from PacificLAB?
PacificLAB is the official distributor of R-Biopharm in Vietnam, specialising in supplying:
- Immunoaffinity columns
- ELISA kits for quantitative toxin testing (Ridascreen®)
- Food safety analysis chemicals and consumables
* PacificLAB commits:
- Genuine R-Biopharm (Germany) products, complete with COA & quality certificates.
- On-site technical support, with detailed operating guidance.
- Advice on choosing the column that suits the sample type and the analytical method.
- Fast supply, competitive prices, attentive after-sales service.
📊 Optimising the mycotoxin analysis process – starting from the sample cleanup step
- R-Biopharm immunoaffinity columns not only help increase the accuracy of mycotoxin analysis results but also reduce error, saving time and cost for the laboratory.
- Investing in the right sample cleanup column is the foundation for ensuring test results meet international standards.
📩 Contact us for advice & orders
PACIFICLAB SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT CO., LTD
Head office: 14th Floor, HM Town Building, 412 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Bàn Cờ Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: (+84) 28 62 65 46 83
Hotline: 0989 092 258
Email: sales@pacificlab.vn
Contact us now to get advice on sample cleanup solutions and to choose the R-Biopharm immunoaffinity column best suited to your laboratory!
