EMLab P&K have recently launched a new analytical service to detect pathogens in food and environmental samples using real-time PCR technology.

By using emerging PCR testing techniques, EMLab P&K can now perform rapid analysis of pathogens such as E. coli, E. coli 0157:H7, Enterococcus, E. faecalis, Listeria, L. monocytogenes, Salmonella enterica, Cryptosporidium parvum, Campylobacter jejuni, C. lari, C. coli and C. upsaliensis.

By employing real-time PCR, EMLab P&K can detect and quantify specific microbial organisms such as Dehalococcoides involved in bioremediation process.

The highly sensitive and specific PCR tests can rapidly detect pathogenic contamination and results can be available in a matter of hours. As EMLab P&K expands its portfolio of client services, new PCR tests for detection of pathogens such as Giardia and Clostridium will also be added in the near future.

The new PCR analytical services offered by EMLab P&K are affordable and introduce clients to the accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, and throughput - benefits of the real-time PCR technology - that can be applied to broad range of samples. When a PCR test is not readily available for the client's pathogen of interest, EMLab P&K can develop rigorous and scientifically sound tests to assist clients in a wide variety of testing needs.