RIDA®QUICK Fumonisin RQS is a quantitative immunochromatographic test in strip format for the detection of fumonisin in corn. Evaluation is performed by RIDA® SMART APP.
General Information:
Fumonisins are carcinogenic, neuro, hepato and pneumo toxic metabolites of Fusarium moniliforme, a host-specific mold fungi which grows on corn.
The dose of fumonisin for the release of toxic effects differs significantly depending on the animal species. A concentration of approx. 5-10 mg/kg fumonisin in feed induces neuro toxic effects in horses. In pigs the ingestion of 4-16 mg/kg body weight may result in liver cirrhosis and more than 16 mg/kg body weight may lead to pulmonary edema. Chickens tolerate higher concentrations of fumonisin in feed, up to 75 mg/kg. Cattle seem to be insensitive to high fumonisin concentrations.
Test Format: 20 test strips (one for each determination/individually packed)
Sample Preparation: homogenization and extraction
Incubation Time: 5 min
Detection Limit:
- 0.3 mg/kg (ppm) (Method 1)
- 3.0 mg/kg (ppm) (Method 2)