The F-AP Fast Alkaline Phosphatase Test (F-AP) is the fastest phosphatase method available to verify the effectiveness of pasteurization. This simple one step procedure requires no reagent preparation and delivers results in just 45 seconds.
Alkaline Phosphatase is a natural enzyme present in milk that is destroyed by conventional pasteurization. This makes Alkaline Phosphatase an excellent marker to verify the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms in HTST pasteurized dairy products.
With detection at levels as low as 20 mU/L, well below established US and EU regulatory thresholds of 350 mU/L, F-AP provides an early warning indicator of improper pasteurization. F-AP is approved for use by US National Conference of Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS), and New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF). All Australian states have also approved the method being used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions to undertake phosphatase testing to assess the effectiveness of pasteurization for liquid milk products.
Benefits of F-AP Test Include:
Results in 45 seconds
All-in-one reagents
Room temperature incubation
Calculation of alkaline phosphatase concentration
Detection Limit: 20 mU/L (approximately 0.002% raw milk)
NCIMS, MAF and approvals across all Australian states.
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The novaLUM® II ATP detection system utilises a technologically advanced photomultiplier tube (PMT) that is more sensitive to ATP (adenosine triphosphate) presence allowing detection of lower levels of microbial and organic matter contamination. This is a distinct advantage over systems that use less sensitive PMTs or photodiodes. The novaLUM II system’s PMT has low noise, a greater dynamic range, a faster response time and accuracy over a wider temperature range.
Cost Effective Speed
A high-speed data processor allows a quicker 5 second read time. Risks can be assessed immediately, corrective actions expedited, and production started with confidence. Reduce testing time by as much as 83% compared to other systems.
Audit Compliant
Meet internal and 3rd party audits with novaLUM II ATP detection system’s Swab Site Location, Re-test option, and a variety of other customisable features to comply with HACCP and GFSI documentation. The novaLUM II system even identifies areas that have not been re-cleaned and/or re-tested. Charm provides calibration documentation, ATP standards, comprehensive on-site trainings, and certification to meet individual requirements.
Auditors look favourably on documented random sampling and corrective action plans within ATP monitoring programs. The novaLUM II ATP detection system eliminates subjectivity by directing operators to swab randomly selected sampling points from within their pre-programmed sampling plans.
Improved Data Analytics
The novaLUM II system has improved onboard data analysis tools. This includes the ability to search historical results and add corrective action results and to generate graphs for rapid analysis of Pass/Fail percentages for key areas of the plant. With built-in wireless connectivity these graphs can be emailed to key managers immediately after test has been completed.
novaLUM II X - ATP detection system.
Quick swab insertion
No lids or latches
USB or WIFI
Faster data transfer
Rechargable / replaceable battery
9 hour run-time
Touch screen
Extremely easy menu selection
Ergonomic design
A durable molded casing allows for fast texting-like operation
High resolution display
Backlit, sunlight-readable alphanumeric display
Temperature probe / battery recharge port
Water proof port
PocketSwab Plus Swab
PocketSwab Plus ATP Swab for Surface Hygiene Verification
The PocketSwab® Plus ATP (adenosine triphosphate) swab is a room-temperature stable, self-contained, single use test that enables total surface hygiene verification in only 5 seconds, allowing real-time corrective action. This high sensitivity swab is relied on for cleaning validation, prevention of cross contamination, infection control, HACCP audits and enforcement across multiple industries.
PocketSwab Plus ATP Swab:
Results in 5 seconds
Enhanced sensitivity to ATP
Room temperature stable with 12-month shelf life, reducing freight costs with bulk packaging
Recyclable components.
PocketSwab simple procedure.
AllerGiene Swab
AllerGiene Swab for allergen control
The AllerGiene® ATP Swab is a simple 20-second test with super sensitivity to allergenic food residues that achieves detection comparable to specific allergen methods. The AllerGiene swab can be implemented into HARCP programs, helping manufacturers prevent allergen cross-contamination by immediately verifying the cleaning and removal of food residues from shared processing lines.
AlerGiene ATP Swab:
Results in 20 seconds
Super ATP Sensitivity = Dectection of Multiple Allergens with One Pass/Fail Threshold
Recyclable Components
AllerGiene simple procedure.
WaterGiene Swab
WaterGiene Swab for water quality
WaterGiene ATP Swab is a simple 20-second test with enhanced sensitivity measuring total ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in water and on wet surfaces. ATP presence is an indicator of microorganisms, plant, animal, or food material, and other biologicals. The sensitive WaterGiene swab is sutiable for testing Purified Water Systems, food processing plants, and Hospitals.
WaterGiene ATP Swab:
Results in 20 seconds
Ability to swirl in water sample or swab a surface
Enhanced ATP sensitivity to microbes using vacuum filtration
Recyclable components
WaterGiene simple procedure.
FieldSwab Swab
FieldSwab Swab for outdoor use
The Charm® FieldSwab® is a room temperature stable hygiene swab that rapidly detects ATP (adenosine triphosphate) as a measure of surface cleanliness. The FieldSwab is uniquely engineered to allow food safety programs to be implemented outdoors in “field” type applications or environments. Examples of outdoor applications for the FieldSwab are truck wash stations, cooling tower waters, worker hygiene compliance, and fresh-cut produce where water bio-quality, harvesting, transportation and storage equipment are monitored in just 30 seconds.
The FieldSwab is easily integrated with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) programs, and has complete data tracking for food safety audits and trace back. ATP is present in all microbes and organic debris, which makes it an excellent indicator of surface hygiene. The FieldSwab complements the ATP based PocketSwab Plus which is used extensively by the food industry in processing and packing facilities.
FieldsSwab:
Results in 30 seconds
Allows analysis outdoors in “field” type applications or environments