How to Test for Peanut Allergen in Food or Drink
Peanut contamination is a serious concern for individuals with peanut allergens. SimpleLab’s Peanut Allergen Food Swab Test offers an easy, reliable, mail-to-lab solution to determine whether a food or beverage sample contains peanut proteins. This certified laboratory test uses ELISA technology to detect peanut allergen at concentrations as low as 2.5 ppm.
How Do You Test for Peanut Allergen?
Testing for peanut allergen is simple with a certified mail-to-lab kit.
This Peanut Allergen Food Swab Test includes:
- All necessary sampling materials
- Prepaid overnight return shipping
- Easy-to-understand instructions
- Results are delivered digitally within 10 business days.
Once your sample is collected, ship it back to the lab using the included return label.
Laboratory analysis utilizes ELISA, or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, a lab testing method that is far more precise than DIY allergen strips. Each test maintains full chain-of-custody to ensure your results.
Who Is This Test For?
This kit is ideal for anyone with serious concerns about accidental peanut exposure in a single food or beverage item. It is particularly useful in industrial food settings, or for those managing severe peanut allergies in shared environments.
Peanut Allergen Food Swab Test
$207.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I test any kind of food or drink?
Yes, this kit is designed to test one sample of your choice, whether it's solid or liquid. The kit can also be used to test a commonly used surfaces after cleaning to ensure no peanut allergen residue remains.
How accurate is the test?
This lab test uses ELISA, the industry standard for allergen detection, with a minimum detection level of 2.5 ppm.
Is this better than a DIY strip?
Yes. DIY strips often produce unreliable results. Only certified laboratory testing provides the accuracy needed for allergy safety.
How long does it take?
Return shipping is overnight, and lab testing is completed in 10 business days.
Questions? Contact Us
SimpleLab makes professional, laboratory-grade food testing accessible.
If you have any questions about testing with SimpleLab, reach out to our customer support team any time.
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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.
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Simplified Sampling: Every kit includes professional-grade materials, clear instructions, automated chain of custody, and free return shipping— making accurate testing effortless.
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