Crustacean Allergen Detection Test Kit SENSIStrip Crustaceans LFD

Food safety with respect to allergen detection is critical, particularly when common allergens such as crustaceans are involved. The SENSIStrip Crustacean (Tropomyosin) test has been specifically developed to identify the presence of crustacean residues in food products and cleaning control processes. The test operates on immunoassay principles, enabling rapid detection of crustacean-containing samples. The sample is incubated at room temperature for three minutes in a reaction tube containing biotinylated antibodies specific to crustacean tropomyosin. The test strip is then placed in the tube, and as the sample migrates along the nitrocellulose membrane by capillary action, gold nanoparticles conjugated with streptavidin are released, forming an antibody-gold complex. In positive samples, a red line appears at the test line area; in negative samples, no line is visible. A red control line always appears above the test line area, confirming test validity. Results are evaluated at five minutes.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Food allergen detection in manufacturing and processing facilities
• Post-cleaning surface verification and validation
• Crustacean contamination screening in food products
• Hygiene monitoring in food preparation areas
• Regulatory compliance and food safety auditing
• Cross-contamination risk assessment