Ms. Curiale et al., VIDAS ENZYME-LINKED FLUORESCENT IMMUNOASSAY FOR DETECTION OF SALMONELLA IN FOODS - COLLABORATIVE STUDY, Journal of AOAC International, 80(3), 1997, pp. 491-504
The VIDAS SLM method for detection of Salmonella was compared with the
Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM)/AOAC culture method in a coll
aborative study. Twenty laboratories participated in the evaluation. E
ach laboratory tested one or more of 6 test products: milk chocolate,
nonfat dry milk, dried whole egg, soy flour, ground black pepper, and
ground raw turkey. No significant differences (P < 0.05) were observed
between the 2 methods. The 2 methods were in agreement for 99% of 154
4 samples analyzed. Of the 20 samples out of agreement, 8 were VIDAS S
LM positive and BAM/AOAC negative, and 12 were VIDAS SLM negative and
BAM/AOAC positive. The VIDAS SLM method for detection of Salmonella in
foods has been adopted first action by AOAC INTERNATIONAL.