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AOCS Standard Procedure Aj 6a-97
Reapproved 2017
Aflatoxins B1, B2, and G1 in Corn by ELISA Method

This method references one or more additional AOCS methods, which will be included with the purchase of this method.

DEFINITION
This method specifies a screening procedure based on an enzyme-linked immunosorbent screening assay (ELISA) for the detection of aflatoxins B1, B2, and G1. The method is based on study conducted by AOAC International.

SCOPE
Applicable to screening aflatoxin B1, B2, and G1contamination in corn at =20 ng/g. If a false negative rate of <5% is required, perform duplicate ELISA on the same test sample extract. Reanalyse positive samples by official, quantitative method.