How to Test Surfaces for Aflatoxin Contamination
Aflatoxins are highly toxic compounds produced by certain Aspergillus fungi (mycotoxins). These toxins can contaminate surfaces in food processing, storage, or handling environments. SimpleLab’s Aflatoxin Mycotoxin Surface Wipe Test offers certified laboratory testing through an easy mail-in kit designed to detect and quantify aflatoxin residues on any surface.
How to Test for Aflatoxins
Testing for aflatoxins requires precision instrumentation only available in commercial lab settings. With SimpleLab’s mail-to-lab test kit, you will:
- Collect a surface wipe sample using the provided sterile materials.
- Seal it with the included chain-of-custody form.
- Ship it to a commercial lab via prepaid two-day delivery.
The sample is analyzed by LC-MS/MS (liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry), an advanced method capable of detecting aflatoxin levels down to 0.005 µg per wipe.
Your digital report will arrive within about 10 business days, detailing the specific concentrations of any of up to four detectable aflatoxins (including B1, B2, G1, and G2).
Who Should Test for Aflatoxins?
This test is ideal for food manufacturers, quality assurance professionals, environmental hygienists, or anyone concerned about mycotoxin contamination in workspaces, storage facilities, or packaging areas.
It’s also useful for property owners addressing visible mold or suspected contamination.
Aflatoxin Mycotoxin Surface Wipe Test
$367.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Are DIY aflatoxin tests accurate?
No. Field-based rapid aflatoxin detection methods are still emerging, making them unreliable for quantification, especially at trace-levels. Only certified laboratory analysis can accurately measure microgram-level contamination.
How long does testing take?
Expect results in about 10 business days after the lab receives your sample.
Can this kit confirm the presence or absence of all major classes of aflatoxins?
Yes — your digital report will quantify detected aflatoxin levels, helping determine whether surfaces may require cleaning or remediation.
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If you have any questions about testing with SimpleLab, reach out to our customer support team any time.
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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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