New high-throughput method to detect melamine in food

MDS Analytical Technologies announced that the Abraxis Melamine Detection Kit has been validated for use on MDS Analytical Technologies’ SpectraMax absorbance microplate readers with SoftMax Pro 5 GxP analytical software, an industry-standard analysis software for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

This solution offers a cost-effective, high-throughput, quality-assurance solution to detect melamine contamination in such food products as milk, infant formula, pet food, and confectionery.

Melamine, an organic industrial polymer, has recently been found in various foods and, if undetected, may cause serious illness or death. This enzyme-linked immuno-sorbent assay (ELISA) solution will enable quality-assurance technicians in food-safety laboratories to easily detect the presence of melamine down to 10 parts per billion (ppb).

SpectraMax microplate readers can be integrated with the MDS Analytical Technologies’ StakMax microplate handling system.

Technicians may also configure the StakMax system with MDS Analytical Technologies’ AquaMax 4000 microplate washer.

These combinations can be used to maximize throughput while minimizing manual plate handling.