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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.

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Product Value Brief

Elevia 2.9 Salmonella spp. and Enterobacteria

Detected microorganisms:

  • Salmonella spp.
  • Enterobacteria

Ultra-fast multiplex RT-PCR kit for simultaneous detection for Salmonella spp. and Enterobacteria, delivering results in as few as 3 hours with up to 10,000x greater sensitivity — for same-day release.

Powered by AiGOR

Bypassing biological limits through advanced RNA-based detection.

AiGOR

RNA TECHNOLOGY

Results in 3 h. Skip long enrichments.

1 CFU/sample. Maximum precision.

10,000x sensitivity. vs. real-time PCR.

RNA detection. Targets active cells.

What it means for your plant

The production impact — fewer stoppages, lower outbreak risk, leaner inventory.

Prevent outbreaks before they spread

Because the Enterobacteria hygiene indicator flags process drift in the same run as the Salmonella result, your team sees a sanitation problem building before it turns into a positive lot — shifting the plant from reacting to contamination to preventing it.

Avoid line stoppages

Ultra-fast RNA results mean a line rarely waits on micro. Environmental clearance in ~3 h lets a suspect area be re-cleaned and re-tested within the same shift instead of holding production overnight.

Free up warehouse space

Finished-product release in ~9 h — same day — means lots leave quarantine far sooner. Less product sits tied up in hold inventory, freeing cold-storage and warehouse capacity for throughput.

Protect the brand

Detecting only viable cells avoids dead-cell false positives that trigger needless holds, while the hygiene indicator catches risk early — together lowering the chance of a recall and the reputational damage that follows.

What it means for your lab

The technical edge your team works with every day.

Two pathogens, one reaction

Salmonella spp. and Enterobacteria are detected together in a single AiGOR reaction — one assay instead of two separate assays, about 50% fewer reactions, more samples per shift and a lower cost per result.

Same-day results

Environmental results in ~4 h and finished product in ~9 h — every sample is read inside the working day, with no overnight wait.

TxA runs the bench

TxA calls both targets automatically and publishes the result without manual transcription — standardized reads, no analyst subjectivity and less hands-on time per sample.

Fewer false positives

Targeting RNA from viable cells avoids the dead-cell signals that drive false positives in DNA assays, cutting needless re-testing in the lab.

How it compares

FeatureTAAGBusiness ImpactLeading PCRTraditional
Time to Result~3 h for environmental, ~9 h for finished productsTwo top pathogens cleared the same day — finished product ships without an overnight micro hold.~24 h enriched workflowMulti-day culture (2–5 days)
Prevention IndicatorPathogen + hygiene indicator in one RNA assayEnterobacteria flags hygiene drift before it becomes a Salmonella event — you prevent problems instead of reacting to recalls.Pathogen detection only, no process indicatorA separate indicator test, days later
RNA detectionRNA targets viable cellsCaptures viable Salmonella, helping reduce potential false positives from non-viable cells or residual DNA.DNA-based can detect dead cellsLimited by culture recovery
Direct Savings2 targets in 1 reaction — ~50% fewer reactionsRunning one reaction instead of two cuts reagent and consumable spend by about half per sample.Pays for a reaction per targetA full method per target
Operational SavingsLess labor, equipment time & bench spaceFewer runs free up analyst hours, thermocycler capacity and bench space — letting the same team process more samples.More runs, more hands-on timeHeavy labor and incubator capacity
Cost per ResultLowest total cost of ownershipBeyond reagents, open instruments and free interpretation remove the equipment lock-in and software fees competitors charge.Typically higher cost per targetHigh labor-driven cost
Open PlatformRuns on thermocyclers you already ownNo instrument lock-in or forced capital purchase — deploy on existing equipment across sites.Often a closed, proprietary ecosystemDedicated lab infrastructure
Free AI InterpretationAutomated result calling, includedRemoves analyst subjectivity and a recurring software fee that competitors typically charge.Interpretation often behind a paid subscriptionManual reading, analyst-dependent

Technical Details

Automated interpretation

Results call automatically in the TxA platform — standardized reads, no analyst subjectivity

Ready-to-use format

Preloaded strips minimize handling, reduce pipetting errors and speed setup

AI primer/probe design

Mila-engineered assays for specific amplification with low cross-reactivity

Built-in internal control

Every reaction is monitored to confirm valid, confident results

Extensive validation

Validated in accordance with ISO 16140 guidelines using real-world food and environmental samples. Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management system.

Technical datasheet

Full specifications, validation data and protocol available on request

Formats & products

Elevia 2.9 Salmonella spp. and EnterobacteriaSPID · 96 reactions• 12 Preloaded PCR strips • 1 Tube of Elevia 2.9 Positive control – 100 µL • 1 Tube of Negative control – 352 µL
Cat #V-PAT06
Elevia 2.9 Salmonella spp. and Enterobacteria

Related Products

The accompanying products that complete this workflow.

Sampling
Captus Xpress 2Cat #V-FL48

Collects and stabilizes the sample for testing

Extraction
Magneus 6 BacteriaCat #V-MA19

Releases and purifies nucleic acids for PCR

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Connect this kit to the TxA platform

Every result feeds TxA — TAAG's LIMS + AI platform — for automated interpretation, predictive environmental monitoring and real-time dashboards across your plant.

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