Pathogen Testing

VIP
®

An Entire Assay System in a Single Test Unit

VIP family of rapid tests are patented, technically advanced
lateral flow immunoprecipitate assays for the detection of food
pathogens. Each VIP test is totally self-contained. All the reagents
have been systematically incorporated into the test device. There
are no reagents to add; no incubation required after sample
enrichment; no complicated steps to follow and no equipment to
buy or maintain.

Validated to be Sensitive and Specific

A VIP test is simple to perform and gives fast, accurate results. The
proprietary VIP reagent system includes an antibody-chromogen
complex, ensuring a high level of sensitivity and specificity.VIP tests
for Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli O157:H7 have been validated under
the rigorous requirements of the AOAC Official Methods program
and have proven to be sensitive and specific.

Built for Speed

and Accuracy
The Science Behind the VIP test
VIP tests are accurate and convenient methods for screening pathogens in food and environmental samples.
This is because behind each VIP test is advanced science patented by BioControl.

0.1 ml of enriched sample is added to sample addition well. Flow begins across reagent interface zone. Target antigen, if
present, reacts with proprietary reagents to form antigen-an-
tibody-chromogen complex.

Flow continues across detection zone. After a few minutes Flow continues through test verification zone. A line will
incubation at room temperature, a line will form in test form in test verification window indicating completion.
window if test is positive.

There is a VIP test for all your key pathogen testing needs
VIP for Salmonella. This innovative single-use test for Salmonella has been validated with three
different enrichment protocols so that you can select the one that fits your needs. It gives next
day results for processed foods, while raw foods require an additional day.
AOAC Official Method 999.09.

VIP for Listeria. One of the easiest and most specific antibody-based rapid methods available.
Applicable for food sample testing as well as environmental monitoring for HACCP programs.
AOAC Official Method 997.03.

VIP for EHEC. The first method for the detection of E. coli 0157:H7 to successfully complete
validation. An accurate and simple method that is used worldwide, it gives results in 18 hours from
sample enrichment to reading results.
AOAC Official Method 996.09.
MKT.107.R00.2003