Roka Biosciences Atlas E. coli Assay Gains Certification

WARREN, N.J.Roka Biosciences Atlas® E. coli O157:H7 EG2 Detection Assay has received AOAC Performance Tested Methods^SM certification from the AOAC Research Institute (AOAC-RI). The independent laboratory study was conducted by Q Laboratories, Inc., as part of the AOAC-RI independent third-party validation process.

The Atlas E. coli O157:H7 EG2 Detection Assay is approved for the detection of E. coli O157:H7 in 375 g food samples. It is a simplified testing process requiring only a single pipette step prior to loading onto the automated Atlas System. With the addition of the Atlas E. coli O157:H7 EG2 Detection Assay, Roka's menu now includes assays for the detection of Listeria spp., Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli O157:H7.