PATHATRIX POOLING

Pathatrix Pooling is unique in that it relies on "post-enrichment pooling" as opposed to conventional pre-enrichment sample compositing, the key point being that the Pathatrix pooling approach maintains 100% sample integrity and traceability. A number of significant benefits that the Pathatrix Pooling Strategy provides to all microbiological laboratories can be summarized;

• Increased sample throughput i.e. up to 5 times
• Substantial cost reduction i.e. >60%
• Significant labour savings i.e. >60%
• Compatible with a wide range of end point detection technologies
• Original sample integrity maintained 100%

The Pathatrix Pooling principle relies on the pooling of up to 5 x 50 ml sub-samples to create a single 250 ml pooled sample, which can be analyzed by a range of end point detection technologies. In this way negative samples can be screened out very efficiently and if a positive pooled sample is obtained, then the original pre-enriched samples, where complete sample integrity has been maintained, can be very quickly re-analyzed to achieve rapid results. In addition to routine analysis this can very a very effective tool for contamination incidents and/or positive release scenarios.

For bio-threat samples and environmental swabs the volumes can be reduced with mini-Ultra to 5 x 10 ml.

As the majority of companies find that 98% + of all routine food samples tested for pathogens are negative, this new technique offers great opportunities for cost savings, increased laboratory efficiency and the ability to increase the number of samples tested in current laboratory facilities. For example, a Company who carries out approximately 100,000 analyses a year and is using a molecular detection method could save €400,000+ / annum by using the Pathatrix Pooling method.

The Salmonella, Listeria, and E.coli O157:H7 Pathatrix Pooling products are AOAC-RI approved for a variety of food types, including difficult sample matrices. The Pathatrix Pooling Kits offer a unique approach to pathogen testing for all food-testing, environmental and bio-threat laboratories.

For further information on this exciting new development contact us on info@matrixmsci.com