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In the dairy industry, ensuring product quality, nutritional consistency, and regulatory compliance is paramount. Lactoferrin, an important bioactive glycoprotein found in milk, serves as a key quality and functional marker, especially in products like infant formula, functional dairy, and colostrum-based supplements. Accurate and rapid measurement of lactoferrin is essential for process control, product standardization, and authenticity verification.
The iCheck lactoferrin Strip Test by Clover Technology Group, Inc. provides an efficient, on-site solution for the quantitative or semi-quantitative detection of lactoferrin in various dairy matrices. Designed for simplicity and speed, it empowers producers, quality controllers, and laboratories to make informed decisions without relying solely on complex laboratory instruments.
Lactoferrin offers multiple benefits, making its monitoring critical:
Nutritional & Functional Indicator: It is a valued component for its immune-supporting and antimicrobial properties. Consistent levels are a marker of product quality and nutritional intent.
Process Control: Monitoring lactoferrin levels helps optimize thermal processing (like pasteurization), as it is sensitive to heat. This ensures the desired bioactive properties are maintained.
Standardization & Blending: For manufacturers fortifying products or producing standardized colostrum powder, precise measurement is necessary for accurate formulation.
Authenticity & Adulteration Detection: Abnormal lactoferrin levels can indicate adulteration (e.g., dilution with non-milk components) or help verify claims for high-value products like colostrum.
Our test strip is built on a robust lateral flow immunoassay platform, engineered for specificity, accuracy, and ease of use.
Core Principle: The test utilizes highly specific antibodies that bind exclusively to lactoferrin. A sample is applied to the strip, and as it migrates, lactoferrin forms a visible complex at the test line. The intensity of this line correlates with the lactoferrin concentration, which can be assessed visually (semi-quantitatively) or measured precisely with our portable iCheck™ Reader for quantitative results.
Rapid Results: Obtain results within 10-15 minutes, significantly faster than traditional lab methods like ELISA or HPLC.
Ease of Use: Minimal training required. The procedure involves simple steps: sample preparation, application, and reading.
Portability: The compact strip format and optional handheld reader enable testing at the production line, in the field, or in any laboratory setting.
Cost-Effectiveness: Eliminates the need for expensive equipment and specialized technician time for routine screening.
High Specificity: Monoclonal antibodies ensure minimal cross-reactivity with other milk proteins, delivering reliable and accurate results.
Wide Applicability: Validated for use in raw milk, pasteurized milk, milk powder, infant formula, colostrum powder, and whey protein concentrates.
Sample Preparation: A simple dilution of the liquid or reconstituted powder sample.
Test Execution: Apply the prepared sample to the strip using a pipette.
Incubation: Allow the strip to develop for the specified time.
Result Interpretation:
Visual Read: Compare the test line intensity to the provided reference card for a semi-quantitative range (e.g., Low, Medium, High).
Instrument Read: Insert the strip into the iCheck™ Reader for a precise, digital concentration value (mg/L or g/100g).
Raw Milk Intake & Sorting: Quickly screen incoming milk for typical lactoferrin ranges.
In-Process Control: Monitor levels during evaporation, drying, and blending.
Finished Product QC: Verify label claims, ensure batch-to-batch consistency, and confirm fortification levels.
Colostrum Product Verification: Authenticate and quantify lactoferrin in high-value bovine colostrum supplements.
Research & Development: A handy tool for product development and formulation studies.
We specialize in developing intelligent, rapid detection tools that bridge the gap between sophisticated laboratory analysis and practical, everyday quality control. The iCheck lactoferrin Strip Test embodies this mission by combining robust biotechnology with user-centric design. We support our products with comprehensive validation data, technical protocols, and customer service to ensure your testing success.
Empower your quality assurance team with the speed and simplicity of lateral flow technology, without compromising on scientific reliability.
For detailed technical specifications, validation reports, or to request a quotation, please visit our product page or contact our technical support team.