There are several methods for detecting mycotoxins in feed. What is the fastest and most reliable technique. Laboratory tests are very slow (detection of fungi, isolation, search for mycotoxins...etc)
Various kits are available (AgraStrip® test kits, Rida kits, etc) for on-site testing. These allow a rapid analysis of a wide range of both food and water samples with a assay time of around 3 minutes and have been shown to give better qualitative or quantitative results. They can also detect multiple mycotoxins from the sample.
You can use UPLC by developing a sound method for both qualitative and quantitative analysis provided you have references with you.
All the mentioned fast methods are useful, but the food must be safe. It is important to process the samples as soon as possible. Its also easy to forget in the office: an sandwich in a plastic bag, a biting apple or more, a glass of milk or juice, etc. From Friday afternoon to Monday morning, also from safe food, You will get a wide range of fungi, for isolation and mycotoxines to test, with the available methods, (complexe or fast ones). Good Luck and All The Best!
I have used VICAM’s V™ Test Strips and I would recommend it. It is a user-friendly lateral flow mycotoxin test that delivers accurate quantitative results in a matter of minutes. The test take less than 5 minutes to complete using a reader.
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