SureTect PCR Assays

Validated for a broad range of targets and matrices according to ISO 16140-2:2016 (AFNOR validation) and AOAC certification requirements, the SureTect PCR Assays provide the ultimate solution for all of your foodborne pathogen detection requirements. Each SureTect PCR Assay contains all of the ready-to-use reagents and consumables for your food testing workflows:

  • Pre-dispensed lysis and PCR reagents, reducing handling steps and risk of operational error
  • Assay Strip Plates color-coded to target pathogens
  • Clearly oriented lysis and assay plates, reducing human error
  • Color indicator in Proteinase K Reagent, enabling tracking of pipetted wells
  • Thin-walled polypropylene wells, ensuring superior thermal cycling performance for consistent results run after run
  • Internal Positive Control (IPC) in every well, providing confidence in every result
  • Pierceable seals to reduce handling steps
  • All SureTect assays compatible with both manual and automated workflows

SureTect assay features

 Color-coded assay strip plates

Easy, safe separation of lysis and assay plates into 8-well strips

Cut strips to required number of tubes

Color-indicator in Proteinase K reagent

Efficient plate sealing

Pierceable lysis tube seals


Validation & certification


Validation resources

EBook: A Guide to Efficiently Implementing a New, Alternative Food Testing Method in Accordance with ISO 16140 - Part 3

As the global food testing market continues to grow, businesses need faster, more efficient, and cost-effective solutions. That’s where alternative food testing approaches come in, offering rapid, reliable results that align with modern industry demands.

Our comprehensive eBook, "A guide to efficiently implementing a new, alternative food testing method in accordance with ISO 16140 – Part 3" is your roadmap to navigating, selecting, and verifying alternative workflows in line with an internationally recognized standard.


Expert webinar: An example of food microbiology testing method validation and verification according to the ISO 16140 standard series

Follow the validation journey of a Thermo Scientific food pathogen detection solution through method validation according to ISO 16140-2:2016 and learn how Thermo Fisher can support your laboratory with the efficient and successful verification of an alternative method according to ISO 16140-part 3.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.