bioMérieux Launches RT-PCR Salmonella Assay to Support Food Industry Root Cause Analysis
bioMérieux has launched GENE-UP TYPER SLM, a real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay designed to support rapid root cause analysis by differentiating Salmonella strains in food manufacturing environments.
According to the company, the assay specifically targets Salmonella enterica, the subspecies most commonly associated with human salmonellosis and foodborne illness.
The new assay expands the GENE-UP TYPER platform, which debuted in early 2025 with a test for Listeria monocytogenes. The platform is intended to provide rapid microorganism strain characterization using the GENE-UP PCR system.
Following routine pathogen detection and isolation, DNA is extracted and amplified using the appropriate GENE-UP TYPER assay. Results are uploaded to bioMérieux's AUGMENTED-DX web portal, where machine learning algorithms compare the genomic profile against the company's database, assign a unique strain identifier, and group matching isolates into clusters. According to bioMérieux, the system enables manufacturers to build a historical view of recurring strains within a facility to help identify contamination sources and guide corrective actions.
bioMérieux said the patented technology was developed over several years with contributions from Mérieux NutriSciences. Under the agreement, Mérieux NutriSciences will retain co-exclusive rights to provide testing services using the technology in select geographies through the outsourced laboratory testing market.
The GENE-UP TYPER SLM assay is now available worldwide for food manufacturers.
Biomérieux: https://www.biomerieux.com/us/en.html
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