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USDA verifies performance of test kit to detect LibertyLink event LL601 rice pat protein in rice
Washington, DC
September 1, 2006

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has verified a strip kit that detects the presence of the Liberty Link 601 protein at a detection limit of 2% sensitivity level. The test takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

This test was evaluated under GIPSA's Rapid Test Performance Evaluation Program. For information on GIPSA's Rapid Test Performance Evaluation Program and Proficiency Program, visit GIPSA's Biotechnology web page at: www.gipsa.usda.gov 

This test was validated at the request of Strategic Diagnostics Inc.

USDA is not involved in the distribution of this test for use in the marketplace.

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