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How to Test Food and Drinks for Milk Allergens

Samantha Bear, MS
Human created content
5 min read
First published
September 24, 2025
Last updated
December 23, 2025

Milk is one of the most common food allergens. SimpleLab’s Milk Allergen Food Swab Test provides reliable laboratory testing for total milk proteins in a single food or beverage sample.

How Do You Test for Milk Allergens?

You collect a food or beverage sample with the swab provided and send it overnight to a certified laboratory for ELISA-based testing. Results are delivered digitally within 10 business days.

Key Features:

  • Sensitive ELISA method with 2.5 ppm detection limit
  • Prepaid overnight lab shipping included
  • Professional laboratory ensures accuracy (not DIY strips)
  • Easy-to-follow instructions for sample collection
  • Certified lab analysis with digital report-back
  • Chain of custody maintained for defensible results

Who Should Use This Test?

This kit is designed for individuals and businesses who need reliable results on milk allergens in foods and beverages.

Best For:

  • Food manufacturers verifying allergen control
  • Businesses ensuring compliance with labeling requirements
  • Quality control teams testing raw ingredients or finished products
  • Parents or guardians seeking to identify sources of children’s milk allergens
Milk Allergen Food Swab Test
Analytes tested: 1
$240.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t I just use a DIY method like a rapid strip for milk allergens?

No. Test strips and other rapid kits are prone to false positives and limited sensitivity. Certified laboratory analysis is the only way to get reliable results.

How long does the testing process take?

Samples ship overnight to the lab, after which the result is typically available within 10 business days.

What allergens are detected with this kit?

This kit is specific for total milk proteins (cow milk allergens). For those interested in testing other allergens, SimpleLab offers dedicated test kits.

Is this test suitable for food businesses?

Yes. This kit can support allergen control programs, supplier verification, and labeling compliance.

Questions? Contact Us

SimpleLab makes certified allergen testing easy and accessible.

 

If you have any questions about testing with SimpleLab, reach out to our customer support team any time.

The SimpleLab Standard

  1. Proven Reliability: SimpleLab partners with North America's leading analytical institutions—including Eurofins, Pace Analytical, SGS, and Microbac—each with their own rigorous quality control protocols to ensure top-tier accuracy. Our certified labs are located across all 50 states, making logistics a breeze.

  2. Simplified Sampling: Every kit includes professional-grade materials, clear instructions, automated chain of custody, and free return shipping— making accurate testing effortless.

  3. Seamless Experience: We combine human support with automated logistics to help make complex lab analyses accessible to all. From our user interface to our lab reports, we ensure a time-saving, frustration-free process.

Samantha Bear, MS

Senior Research Scientist

In her role as the Senior Research Scientist at SimpleLab, Samantha leverages her expertise in water chemistry and engineering to ensure that all SimpleLab and Tap Score products and communications are held to the highest scientific standards. Samantha has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in environmental engineering and five years of laboratory research experience in environmental analytical chemistry. In her free time, Samantha can be found out running trails, sitting in a coffee shop or hanging out with her dogs.

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