LuminUltra Announces New Test Kit for Biological Monitoring in Organic Based Samples

Nov. 26, 2009 - PRLog -- LuminUltra Technologies Ltd is proud to officially introduce the latest addition to their product line-up: Quench-Gone Organic Modified (QGO-M).

Quench–Gone Organic Modified (QGO–M) is based on the measurement of ATP and is designed for rapid microbial counting in organic–based samples.

QGO–M includes special provisions to separate organics prior to analysis, allowing you to quickly measure total microbiological concentration using this kit with a wide detection range and no assay interference. QGO-M is used to detect total microbiological activity in metalworking emulsions, fuels, latex polymers, lubrication fluids and oil tank bottom water.  

In addition, the QGO-M test method is recognized as an ASTM Standard (E 2694) for the measurement of ATP in Metalworking Fluids.

Quench–Gone technology from LuminUltra™ is based on the measurement of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). ATP is a direct and interference–free indicator of total living biomass. ATP is measured using the firefly luciferase assay, where a sample containing ATP is introduced to a solution containing the enzyme Luciferase, which naturally occurs in the tails of fire flies, to produce light. The light is detected in a Luminometer.  The more light that is counted, the more ATP is present and thus the greater the concentration of microorganisms.
QGO–M uses a filtration-based analysis to concentrate the biomass contained in water sample and separate out organic compounds, thereby removing inhibition and increasing sensitivity. This quick and easy test provides an accurate measure of Cellular ATP (cATPTM).

About LuminUltra Technologies Ltd.
LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. is a Canadian company based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and specializes in the development, sales, and service of Innovative Biological Monitoring Technologies. At present, LuminUltra’s main focus is the manufacture and support of patented test kits based on the measurement of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) in any type of industrial and municipal water. LuminUltra was the first company to design and market an ATP-based test kit designed specifically for biological wastewater treatment applications, and has since expanded its product line to accurately measure ATP in any type of water, organic fluid or chemical product. For world-wide general, technical, and sales inquiries, please contact:
LuminUltra Technologies Ltd.
440 King Street, King Tower, Suite 630
Fredericton, NB
Canada E3B 5H8
Tel: +1-506-459-8777
Fax: +1-506-453-9860
Email: info@luminultra.com
Web: www.luminultra.com