How to Test for Zearalenone Mycotoxin on Surfaces

Zearalenone is a fusarium mycotoxin — a toxic compound produced by certain molds — that can persist on surfaces exposed to contaminated grains, feed, or dust. SimpleLab’s Zearalenone Mycotoxin Surface Wipe Test provides certified laboratory testing for zearalenone in a wipe sample, helping you identify contamination with precision and confidence.

What’s the Right Way to Test for Zearalenone?

Testing for zearalenone will benefit from sensitive laboratory analysis for high accuracy and precision. Rapid testing with test strips may be more affordable, DIY strips are much less precise than tests performed in a laboratory. This mail-to-lab kit includes everything needed to collect a surface wipe sample and ship it directly to a certified laboratory.

Key Features:

All sampling materials
Prepaid 2 day lab shipping
Easy-to-follow instructions
Certified testing lab
Digital report-back
Chain of custody

Once your sample is received, the lab uses liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to detect zearalenone down to 0.005 µg per wipe.

Results are delivered digitally within 10 business days and detail the mass (if present) of zearalenone recovered from the sampled surface.

Who Is This Test Right For?

This kit is ideal for anyone managing environments where mycotoxin exposure is a concern. This includes:

Grain storage areas
Food production facilities
Livestock feed operations
Contaminated indoor environments

It’s also valuable for environmental professionals or remediation specialists verifying the effectiveness of cleanup efforts.

Zearalenone Mycotoxin Surface Wipe Test

Analytes tested: 1

$343.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is zearalenone?

Zearalenone is a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium species commonly found on grains like corn, barley, and wheat.

Can I use a home test strip for zearalenone?

No. Mycotoxins require highly sensitive laboratory analysis—DIY test strips are unreliable and not designed for environmental testing.

How long does testing take?

Mail your sample with prepaid 2-day shipping. Lab analysis takes approximately 10 business days, and results are delivered digitally.

Can this kit detect other mycotoxins?

This specific kit targets zearalenone only, but SimpleLab offers additional mycotoxin tests for expanded screening.

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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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