Quiz Two Questions Flashcards
Why are the washing steps important for sandwich ELISA testing?
Washing steps are important for sandwich ELISA testing because they get rid of any extra proteins in the solution that could mess up results
From a technological point of view, should people allergic to peanuts consume peanut oil? Explain why.
People who are allergic to peanuts should consume peanut oil unless it is highly refined. Even if it is it could still become cross contaminated
Name the big 8 allergens.
The big 8 allergens are soy, milk, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and eggs
Which cleaning steps would you include in a standard operational procedure for stainless steel surfaces in a peanut processing facility?
The cleaning steps I would include are washing, rinsing, and sterilizing to ensure that the stainless steel was not cross contaminated
What does a negative result in the ELISA test tell about the amount of peanut residues in the tested sample?
A negative result signifies that there is less than 5 ppm of the peanut allergen present in the sample
