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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.

Technical data sheetProduct Value Brief
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.

Technical data sheetProduct Value Brief

Elevia 2.9 Salmonella spp. and Enterobacteria

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

Technical data sheetProduct Value Brief

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.

Thousands € / year
6005004003002001000
E
A x B x D
A x B x C
Internal testing (AiGOR)
External testing
Testing cost
Lab HHRR cost

* 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.

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

Ready to eliminate 72 hours of waiting and secure your budget?

Speak directly with one of our Experts to get a personalized economic proposal tailored to your facility's volume and current testing methods.

Technical Data Sheet

Elevia 1.1 Salmonella spp.

PI-602-02 Rev. 1 - May. 27, 2026

RT-qPCR - AiGORUltra-Fast Probe-Based DetectionPathogens
TargetsSalmonella spp.
Main industriesConfectionery, Dairy, Egg Products, Fresh & Processed Produce, Meat and Poultry, Pet Food & Animal Feed, Ready-to-eat, Seafood
SensitivityFood sample: 1 CFU/375 g Surface sample: 1 CFU/ per sample

Intended Use

Qualitative detection of Salmonella spp in samples of Chocolate with filling - hazelnut type, Chocolate with filling - milk type, Chocolate bar with peanuts, Hazelnut & cocoa cream, Whole muscle meat, Ground beef (90% lean), Animal feed pellets, Pasteurized liquid eggs and Stainless steel surfaces. AOAC-validated matrices 62% Cocoa chocolate, Cocoa liquor, Non-fat dry milk, Peanuts and enriched stainless-steel surface samples.

Intended for use in food safety and microbiology laboratories of low or high complexity.

Key Advantages

  • Seamless integration with TxA platform for automatic interpretation.

Principle

Detection is carried out through real-time RT-PCR employing fluorescence-labeled probes. During the reaction, RNA from target microorganisms is reverse-transcribed into complementary DNA (cDNA), which acts as the template for amplification. Sequence-specific fluorescent probes anneal to corresponding cDNA regions, generating a quantifiable signal as amplification proceeds. The fluorescence intensity correlates with the accumulation of amplified product, ensuring high sensitivity and precision in RNA target detection. TxA software automatically analyzes amplification curves to classify samples as positive or negative.

Industries

Confectionery, Dairy, Egg Products, Fresh & Processed Produce, Meat and Poultry, Pet Food & Animal Feed, Ready-to-eat, Seafood

Limitations

  • •This kit has been validated only for the sample matrices indicated in the Intended Use section.
  • •For use with other matrices, TAAG may provide scientific support or perform validation or verification upon request.
  • •For details on validations or in silico analyses, contact your TAAG representative or distributor.

Technical Specifications

Microorganisms
Salmonella spp.
Sensitivity
Food sample: 1 CFU/375 g Surface sample: 1 CFU/ per sample
Validated Matrices
Chocolate with filling - hazelnut type, Chocolate with filling - milk type, Chocolate bar with peanuts, Hazelnut & cocoa cream, Whole muscle meat, Ground beef (90% lean), Animal feed pellets, Pasteurized liquid eggs and Stainless steel surfaces.
AOAC Validated Matrices
AOAC-validated matrices 62% Cocoa chocolate, Cocoa liquor, Non-fat dry milk, Peanuts and enriched stainless-steel surface samples.
Time
PCR: 95 minutes Workflow: from 2.3 h
Technology
RT-qPCR - AiGOR
Validated Thermocyclers
Bio-Rad CFX96 Deep Well Real-Time PCR System, Bio-Rad CFX Opus Standard Real-Time PCR System and qTOWER iris real-time PCR thermal cycler
Detection Chemistry
Fluorescent probes
Detection Channel
FAM and HEX

Storage Conditions

Temperature

-25°C–-15°C

Shelf Life

  • 6 months (Format SPID)

Certifications

Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management system. Certified by AOAC by extension of License Number 072601
AOAC Performance Tested — Research Institute

PTM-AOAC Certification Scope: 62% cocoa chocolate (375 g), cocoa liquor (375 g), non-fat dry milk (375 g), peanuts (375 g), and stainless steel surfaces (swabs and sponges, 100 cm²). The zero protocol is excluded from the certification scope.

Order Information

Cat. NoNameSizeFormatKit Content
V-PAT04Elevia 1.1 Salmonella spp.96 reactionsSPID• 12 Preloaded PCR strips • 1 Tube of Elevia 1.1 Positive control – 100 µL • 1 Tube of Negative control – 352 µL

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Additional Supplies

Cat. NoProductSizeFormatDescription
V-MA19Magneus 6 Bacteria96 reactionsPlateReady-to-use magnetic bead-based nucleic acid extraction kit for Gram-negative bacteria, designed for automated extraction systems.
V-EE03Nucleia 8 Ultra96 reactionsBottleEnzymatic extraction kit for bacterial nucleic acids from food and surface samples.
V-PET06Potentia 1 Salmonella spp.500 gPowderSalmonella spp. growth enhancer for improved recovery in Buffered Peptone Water.
V-TB36Captus Zero 1100 reactionsTubeDevice for swab-based surface sample collection and direct extraction of microorganisms from food-contact surfaces.

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