Special Publication

Rapid Detection Assays for Food and Water

DOI: 10.1039/9781847551818
Stuart A Clark (Editor), K Clive Thompson (Editor), C William Keevil (Editor), Mark S Smith (Editor)
ISBN (online): 978-1-84755-181-8
ISBN (print): 978-0-85404-779-6
Copyright: 2001

Table of Contents

Title	Page
Front cover DOI: 10.1039/9781847551818-FX001 (3Mb)		Full Access
Front matter DOI: 10.1039/9781847551818-FP001 (69Kb)		Full Access
Preface DOI: 10.1039/9781847551818-FP005 (41Kb)		Full Access
Contents DOI: 10.1039/9781847551818-FP007 (167Kb)		Full Access
Rapid methods in water microbiology DOI: 10.1039/9781847551818-00001 (140Kb)	1	Full Access
Suitability of microbial assays for potable water and wastewater applied to land	3	License Access
Solid phase cytometry for rapid detection of total coliforms and E. coli, including O157:H7, in water and food	27	License Access
Rapid same-day microcolony enumeration technique for E. coli in drinking water	31	License Access
Immunomagnetisable separation for the recovery of cryptosporidium sp. oocysts	38	License Access
Use of a combined IMS/laser scanning procedure for the separation and subsequent detection of cryptosporidium oocysts from water concentrates	44	License Access
Polymerase chain reaction from the detection of parasites and viruses	49	License Access
A rapid detection method and infectivity assay for water-borne cryptosporidium using PCR and in-vitro cell culture	55	License Access
Molecular techniques for the detection of bacterial pathogens in drinking water	59	License Access
Application of PCR for the detection of viable pathogenic bacteria from water samples	66	License Access
Rapid methods in water chemistry	71	License Access
Rapid chemical assays based on test kits	73	License Access
A contribution to convenience for enzyme-based assays of pesticides in water	80	License Access
Water quality control in the Netherlands: Selection and evaluation of indicative methods	84	License Access
Analytical microsystems-an overview	93	License Access
Rapid detection of changes in fluid composition using on-line impedance spectroscopy	101	License Access
The electrochemical detection of pentachlorophenol (PCP) using the inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) as a model system	105	License Access
Microbiotests for rapid and cost-effective hazard assessment of industrial products, effluents wastes waste leachates and groundwaters	109	License Access
Use of lux bacterial biosensors for rapid toxicity detection and protection of sewage treatment processes	116	License Access
Rapid detection of residual cleaning agents and disinfectants in food factories	121	License Access
Rapid methods in food microbiology	127	License Access
Food sample preparation and enrichment for rapid detection	129	License Access
The separation of food pathogens using chromatographic techniques	138	License Access
The accreditation of microbiological test methods	142	License Access
The use of a minimal number of vapour sensors for the assessment of food quality	148	License Access
Rapid detection of enterobacteriaceae in dehydrated foods using impedance microbiology: Critical role of the pre-enrichment phase	152	License Access
Immunoassays for rapid detection of foodborne pathogens and toxins: A review	157	License Access
Use of bacteriophage for rapid detection of microorganisms	166	License Access
Rapid methods for enumerating the heterotrophic bacteria in bottled natural mineral water	170	License Access
Development of methods to detect foodborne viruses	175	License Access
CEN validation of rapid alternative microbiological methods (MICROVAL)	178	License Access
Rapid methods in food chemistry	181	License Access
Biosensors for pesticide residues in the environment and in food	183	License Access
Development of disposable immunosensors for the rapid assay of seafood toxins	190	License Access
Selective electrochemical biosensors for application in food quality control	194	License Access
Flow-through enzyme immunoassay kits for the rapid detection of the mycotoxins ochratoxin A, T-2 toxin and aflatoxin M1 in food and feed	202	License Access
Evaluation of novel in vitro assays for the detection of botulunum toxins in foods	206	License Access
DNA based methods for meat authentication	210	License Access
The application of DNA based techniques for the determination of food authenticity	220	License Access
Testing for genetically modified components in foods-present and future challenges	225	License Access
Toxicological end-points-the zero rabbit option	230	License Access
FAPAS®: An independent assessment of laboratory proficiency	234	License Access
Subject index		License Access
Back cover DOI: 10.1039/9781847551818-BX003 (2Mb)		Full Access