Methodology

Most of our methods are based on either detection of DNA with Real-Time PCR or detection of proteins with ELISA.
 
The laboratory is ISO 17025 accredited and our methods are either accredited, follow the guidelines stipulated by ISO, or are externally validated. More details here.

Real-Time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is the most sensitive method for testing DNA or RNA. The method can detect a single copy of DNA. For GMO testing this method is the only one recognised by the EU. More details here.
 

ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay) is a useful tool in the food industry for detecting potential food allergens such as milk, peanuts, walnuts, almonds and eggs. ELISA can also be used in toxicology as a rapid screen for certain drugs. It has a high sensitivity. More details here.
 

High quality is very important. This includes a strong focus on avoiding false negative as well as false positive results.  For detailed information on the statistical calculations behind determination of the limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) please go to this page.