Camtech provides lateral flow assay rapid test kit to food and agriculture producers to detect mycotoxin such as Aflatoxin and Vomitoxin in edible oils and grains. Camtech also provides a portable lateral flow assay reader for quantitative testing of mycotoxin in laboratory or point-of-need detection to allow early detection of contamination in the supply chain. The kit and the reader is an ideal solution for rapid, user-friendly and quantitative detection of mycotoxin anytime anywhere. We also provide tests for customised targets.
Feature |
Camtech LFA Rapid |
Majority of other |
ELISA | HPLC |
Accuracy | ± 20-30% | ± 30-50% | ± 20-30% | Standard for benchmarking |
Cost per test | Cost-effective | Cost-effective | Cost-effective | Expensive |
Cost of equipment | Cost-effective | Cost-effective | Medium price | Expensive |
Detection time | 10 min | 10 min | 2-3 hour | 3-4 hour |
Throughput | 45-60 tests in 3 hour | 15-20 tests in 3 hour | 30 tests in 3 hour | <10 tests in 3 hour |
Multiple tests in one run | Yes | No | Yes | No |
User friendliness | Simple procedure, technician can follow | Simple procedure, technician can follow | Multiple steps, skilled personnel required | Multiple steps, skilled personnel required |
The Rapid Detection System is available in customised versions for Aflatoxin B1, Deoxynivalenol and Zearalenone detection. Other customisations are available on request.
Using the standard operation protocol, quantitative results are attained in 10 minutes.
Feature | Information/Description |
Size (L x W x H, mm) | 300 x 110 x 155 (W x D x H, mm) |
Weight | 2.0 kg |
User interface | Touch screen and external button |
Power supply | 5 VDC power supply |
Operating condition | 10-30 degree Celsius (recommended) |
Connections | Ethernet and wifi for software updates |
Rechargeable batteries | 18000 mAh power bank (optional) |
Memory capacity | 64 Gb internal memory |
Optical system | 8MP SONY sensor, 6mm lens |
Dimension of test format | Single tray with up to three assay cassettes |
Detection throughput | Screen display and file save |
Measurement calibration | Loaded from NFC medium |
Measurement time | Less than 13 sec for 3 cassettes (TBC) |
Interpretation of data | Expressed as ppb within predetermined ranges (100 ppb-2800 ppb for DON) |
Storage of data | Internally stored |
Transmission of data | Via external USB |