Neogen Launches New Assays for Histamine Detection

LANSING, Mich. — Neogen Corporation announced that it has launched two new assays for the detection of histamine, Reveal for Histamine and Reveal Q+ for Histamine.

Reveal and Reveal Q+ assays are lateral flow tests that utilize a water extraction method, providing results in minutes and eliminating the need to dispose of any chemicals, as is needed with other commercially available histamine detection methods, reducing testing time, according to Neogen.

"These two new tests are an excellent addition to our portfolio of food safety testing solutions, helping keep consumers safe and healthy," said John Adent, Neogen's president and CEO. "These rapid tests make it easy for producers and distributors to test for this toxin, backed by Neogen's reputation for providing accurate and reliable results."

Reveal for Histamine is a qualitative lateral flow assay intended for visual screening of histamine at 50 parts-per-million (ppm) in scombroid species of fish, such as tuna and mahi-mahi.

Reveal Q+ for Histamine is a quantitative lateral flow assay designed to be read on Neogen's Raptor Integrated Analysis Platform. The assay provides quantitative results for histamine in scombroid species of fish and dry animal protein.

High levels of histamine may develop in fish species as they decompose, and the ingestion of histamine can cause scombroid poisoning in humans. Because of the potential for human illness, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set an action level of 50 ppm for histamine in domestic and imported fish.