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Rapid Detection of Salmonella in Food

Award Information
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Branch: N/A
Contract: 2001-33610-11096
Agency Tracking Number: 2001-03283
Amount: $275,000.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 2001
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
590 Burbank St., Ste. 205
Broomfield, CO 80020
United States
DUNS: N/A
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 John Gerdes
 (303) 466-4424
 jgerdes@xtrana.com
Business Contact
 John Gerdes
Title: Vice President Research & Devlopment
Phone: (303) 466-4424
Email: jgerdes@xtrana.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

Xtrana, Inc., over the past five years has been developing a strategy for the capture of the nucleic acid of microbial pathogens onto a proprietary Xtra Bind matrix, amplifying specific target sequences using isothermal amplification chemistries, followed by immediate visual detection by lateral flow chromatography. We propose to apply this strategy to the detection of Salmonella using an integrated platform that will accommodate high throughput, yet with simple methods that do not require a sophisticated laboratory or highly trained personnel. Salmonella is currently monitors by the FSIS as a measure of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan effectiveness. Our goal is to obtain accurate and sensitive results within a given days work shift. This would enable more effective monitoring of HACCP providing for immediate and more rational corrective action.

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