Environmental Testing Business Case
BUSINESS CASE

Transforming EMP into a Profit Center.

How moving environmental pathogen testing in-house generates six-figure annual savings while eliminating 72 hours of production bottlenecks.

The Business Problem:
Slow, Reactive, and Costly EMP.

Global food manufacturers often outsource environmental monitoring to third-party labs, incurring lead times of 48-72 hours and significant per-sample fees.

This reactive approach means surfaces are often reused before results are known, increasing the risk and creating a critical bottleneck in production.

The Transformation:
Molecular Intelligence In-House.

By adopting Elevia kits powered by AiGOR in-house, facilities can leverage ultra-sensitive RNA amplification to detect pathogens like Salmonella spp. directly on site, in just 3 hours and without enrichment.

Core Business Impact

228.000

Documented Annual Savings (Per Facility)

  • Time to Result
    < 3 Hours
    was 72h
  • Enrichment time
    Zero
    was 24h
  • Corrective Action
    Same-Day
    was 3 days
POWERED BY AIGOR

ELEVIA
Multiplex Kits.

Elevia is our premium suite of diagnostic products based on AiGOR technology. By targeting RNA, Elevia bypasses traditional biological limits to deliver extreme sensitivity and ultra-fast results across your testing matrices.

Elevia 1.1 Salmonella spp.

Elevia 1.1 Salmonella spp.

Ultra-fast Salmonella detection in as little as 3 hours in environmental samples.

Elevia 2.8 Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp.

Elevia 2.8 Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp.

Simultaneous identification of Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp. in a single reaction, in as little as 3 hours.

Elevia 2.9 Salmonella spp. and Enterobacteria

Simultaneous identification of Salmonella spp. and Enterobacteria in a single reaction, in as little as 3 hours.

Elevia 2.3 Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes

Simultaneous identification of Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes in a single reaction, in as little as 3 hours.

Launch 2Q 2026

Elevia 3.5 Salmonella spp., L. monocytogenes and Listeria spp.

Simultaneous identification of Salmonella spp., Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes in a single reaction, in as little as 3 hours.

Launch 2Q 2026
ROI ANALYSIS

Economic Impact:
Slashing operational costs by €228k.

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A x B x D
A x B x C
Internal testing (AiGOR)
External testing
Testing cost
Lab HHRR cost

Cost Calculation Breakdown

  • A.300 samples/week
  • B.52 weeks/year
  • C.External PCR testing for Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp:
    €35/sample*
  • D.AiGOR testing cost for Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp:
    €15/sample**
  • E.Cost of analyst for internal testing:
    €84,000/year***

€228,000

savings per year/plant

* Based on average market pricing for outsourced environmental Salmonella PCR and Enterobacteriaceae in Europe. Actual costs may vary by region, provider, and testing volume.

** AiGOR testing cost includes all reagents required for one complete test (from sampling to result). Pricing may vary depending on testing volume, contract terms, and other operational factors. Prices are subject to change at any time at our sole discretion.

*** Estimated annual cost for a full-time analyst, including salary, benefits, and overhead. Actual figures may vary based on region, experience level, and employment conditions.

TURNKEY IMPLEMENTATION

Minimal footprint.
Maximum capability.

Because AiGOR eliminates traditional enrichment steps and doesn't require autoclaves or specialized bulky equipment, deploying an internal molecular laboratory is faster and more accessible than ever.

≈ 16 m²

Total Footprint

For a fully equipped in-house molecular testing laboratory.

200

Samples / Day

Processing capacity managed by just one single lab analyst.

End-to-End Partnership

  • Installation & Validation: TAAG oversees the entire setup process and trains your laboratory analyst on both the AiGOR protocol and instrument operation.
  • TxA Software Integration: Our suite takes control of the entire workflow, from smart sampling to automated data interpretation and publication of results.
Capital Investment (CAPEX)

~ €40k

Total Estimated Setup Cost

  • ~ €25,000
    Open-platform real-time PCR instrument & open-platform RNA extraction robot.
  • ~ €15,000
    Cabinets and standard minor laboratory equipment.

Based on average market pricing in Europe. Actual costs may vary by region and final equipment provider selection.

Calculate Your Own ROI

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