Month: March 2022

Romer Labs, a leading provider of diagnostic solutions for the agricultural, food and feed industries, is announcing the global launch of CytoQuant^®, the world’s first mobile flow cytometer. Powered by impedance flow cytometry, CytoQuant^® quantifies bacteria and residues on surfaces in 30 seconds, giving food producers instant and actionable information about the efficacy of their cleaning, disinfection and sanitation program.

The food production environment, including equipment for processing food, is known to be a principal source of microbiological contamination. While non-pathogenic bacteria can affect the shelf life and quality of food, pathogens such as Salmonella and Listeria can cause severe illness and even death in humans. Traditional methods of hygiene control, such as the use of agar plates, are time-consuming and can take days to return results. ATP methods, while fast, do not directly detect bacteria. CytoQuant^® unites the best of both worlds, enabling the immediate and direct quantification of bacteria and residues without being influenced by factors such as temperature and the presence of disinfectants.

CytoQuant^® relies on impedance flow cytometry, a technology that uses electrical impedance to measure the characteristics of cells and particles. Equipped with precise measurements, food producers can respond appropriately according to their HACCP plan.

CytoQuant^® brings the power of flow cytometry to the convenience of a hand-held device. CytoQuant^® enables the immediate, on-site verification of cleaning procedures in food production facilities or other areas where hygiene is crucial by directly quantifying bacteria and residues on surfaces. Using impedance flow cytometry, CytoQuant^® measures bacteria and residue concentrations on surfaces. Separate, precise counts for each are provided in 30 seconds, without the need for pre-treatment, incubation, or chemical reagents.

CytoQuant^® is easy to use and does not require a lab or special training.

CytoQuant^®: Features and Benefits

• Direct quantification of bacteria and residues enables proper verification of both cleaning and disinfection procedures (IFS 7.1).
• Results in 30 seconds allow for preventive control and pre-operational actions.
• Measurements are not influenced by disinfectants or temperature reducing result variability.
• Simple test procedure does not require a lab or special training.
• Simple connectivity allows you to save, export and document test results with ease.

Learn more at cytoquant.com 

For a free demo and enquiries on how your business can benefit from CytoQuant^®, contact us at salesasia@romerlabs.com.