Our method
Our biomolecular team has a dedicated lab where it performs DNA extraction, prepares reaction mixes, and performs amplification and DNA detection. Our biomolecular laboratory is equipped with the latest generation of technologically advanced instruments. Our team can:
- Define contamination indicator parameters: total microbial load, total coliforms, Escherichia coli, coagulase-positive staphylococci, yeasts and moulds, enterobacteriaceae, pseudomonas spp, sulphite-reducing clostrids, and lactic acid bacteria
- Test for pathogenic microorganisms: Salmonella spp, Listeria spp and Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus Cereus, Campylobacter spp, Staphylococcus aureus
- Identify and quantify the DNA of animal species in processed meat, sausages, canned meat, cheese, milk, and feed using real-time PCR
- Test for durum wheat soft wheat flour
- Detect and quantify gluten with monoclonal antibody R5
We also use fast molecular biology methods using real-time PCR techniques to search for foodborne pathogens: Salmonella spp, Listeria spp and Listeria monocytogenes, with the utmost precision and reliability and results in 24h.
Most of the analytical methods we use are accredited by ACCREDIA. Marino is also recognised by the Italian Celiac Association for the detection and quantification of gluten with the monoclonal antibody R5.
