The commonly tested mycotoxins include:
- Aflatoxin Total
- Ochratoxin A
- Fumonisin
- Zearalenone
- Deoxynivalenol (DON)
- T-2/HT-2 Toxin
👉 Using rapid mycotoxin tests helps businesses:
- Shorten testing time (only 5–15 minutes)
- Test quickly on site or in the QC room
- Cut costs compared with HPLC/LC-MS methods
Why must equipment and consumables be fully prepared?
- To ensure rapid mycotoxin test results accurate and stable, the correct preparation of equipment and consumables is extremely important.
If missing or misused:
❌ Results can be skewed
❌ Not repeatable between test runs
❌ Affecting quality-control decisions
1. Equipment needed for rapid mycotoxin testing
Basic equipment
- Sample grinder → used to grind cereals and feed so the sample is homogeneous
- Analytical balance → high accuracy (0.01 g or 0.001 g)
- Vortex mixer → helps mix solvent and sample evenly
- Centrifuge (depending on the method) → separates residue after extraction
- Micropipette → draws samples precisely when loading the test kit
- The quantitative mycotoxin reader RIDA SMART BOX
2. Necessary consumables
Consumables list
- Centrifuge tubes (15 ml / 50 ml)
- Pipette tips
- Filter paper or syringe filters
- Measuring cups / extraction bottles
- Gloves, protective masks
- Extraction solvent (methanol, ethanol, or distilled water)
👉 And most importantly: the R-Biopharm rapid mycotoxin test kit (strip-based or quantitative kit)
3. What does the R-Biopharm rapid mycotoxin test include?
The R-Biopharm rapid mycotoxin test kits usually include:
- Test strips (test strip or cassette)
- Buffer solution
- Instructions for use
👉 Some popular lines: RIDA®QUICK Mycotoxin (rapid qualitative/quantitative test, RIDASCREEN® Mycotoxin (ELISA)
4. Rapid mycotoxin test procedure (summary)
* Step 1: Prepare the sample
Grind finely and weigh accurately
* Step 2: Extract the sample
- Add the solvent (methanol/water)
- Shake well with a vortex mixer
* Step 3: Filter / centrifuge
Remove the residue
* Step 4: Run the test
- Drop the sample onto the test strip
- Wait 5–10 minutes and read the result
5. Important notes for rapid mycotoxin testing
- Use an accurate micropipette to avoid errors
- Do not use a solvent at the wrong concentration
- Ensure the sample is ground homogeneously
- Store the test kits at the right temperature (2–8°C)
- Read the result at the prescribed time
6. Applications of rapid mycotoxin testing
The R-Biopharm rapid mycotoxin test are widely applied in:
- Food factories
- Animal feed plants
- Agricultural export businesses
- QC / QA rooms
- Testing centers
Conclusion
Deploying rapid mycotoxin tests is not complicated if the business prepares correctly:
✔ Basic equipment
✔ A full set of consumables
✔ Genuine test kits from R-Biopharm
👉 This is the optimal solution that helps businesses:
- Control food safety
- Reduce the risk of returned shipments
- Speed up decision-making
