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Allergen Prevention Surface Test
AllerSnap™ is a quick and easy way to verify the cleanliness of surfaces by detecting protein residues left behind after cleaning. By simply swabbing the area and activating the device, you release a reagent that turns color, providing a qualitative and semi-quantitative result of the protein levels on the surface: green means clean and purple means re-clean. The more protein present, the quicker the color change to purple and the darker the color. AllerSnap quickly validates surface hygiene, allowing immediate corrective action to be taken when necessary.
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The proof is in the color.
Green means clean, and purple means re-clean. Protecting your product quality and ensuring customer safety has never been easier. The more protein in your sample, the deeper and dark the purple becomes. There's even a color chart printed on the label to help with interpretation and eliminate any guesswork.
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AllerSnap is both cost effective and time saving - especially when testing for multiple surface allergens. One swab test checks for all proteins, quickly confirming the hygiene of a surface, and eliminating the need to run multiple expensive allergen-specific tests. If a surface is cleaned properly, all protein residues should be removed. For more information on how to incorporate AllerSnap into your cleaning program refer to the resources below.
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A prevention program that works for you.
Studies have shown that incorporating high sensitivity ATP testing with protein residue detection can result in an ultra-efficient surface allergen prevention program. See the research below. With SuperSnap™ and the EnSURE™ monitoring system, you can maximize your allergen prevention program by eliminating cross-contamination, ensuring product integrity, and protecting brand reputation, making sure allergens don't make it into your product. How does it work? SuperSnap is a highly sensitive all-in-one test that detects extremely low levels of ATP residue, similar to low levels of protein residue. Test results are measured with the EnSURE and data is recorded with SureTrend™ software, so you can track, trend, and analyze your test results with charts and graphs. Learn more about SuperSnap.
Benefits
- Results in 15-30 minutes depending on sensitivity requirements
- Proactive, qualitative approach to verification
- Broad range, non-specific protein screening is more cost-effective when specific tests are not required
- Eliminates mistakes and waste
- No separate wetting agent required
- No reconstitution step ensure consistent repeatable results
Specifications
- All-in-one device
- Pre-moistened swab provides reliable collection recovery and detection to ensure consistent reliable results
- Easy to use and activate
- Patented Snap-Valve™ technology - snap & squeeze
- Write-on swab tube label
- Temperature stable, sensitive liquid-stable chemistry
- Small, light-weight device
- Low carbon footprint (100% recyclable)
- Shelf life:
- 18 months at room or refrigerated temperatures (2 - 25°C)
- Sensitivity:
- Detects 3 µg protein after 15 minutes at 55°C or 30 minutes at 37°C
Resources
Instructions
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Technical Documents
Editorial Features
- Cost Effective Cleaning Validation for Allergens
- Practical and Holistic Allergen Cleaning Verification
- Environmental Monitoring Self Assessment - FSMA Prep
Research
- Comparative Study Looks at Cleaning Procedures for Effective Allergen Control
- Using SuperSnap and AllerSnap to Indicate General Allergen Presence
