Does the N-Light™ L.monocytogenes test detect dead L.monocytogenes?

Does the N-Light™ L.monocytogenes test detect dead L.monocytogenes?

No, it does not. The detection mechanism relies on the hydrolysis of AquaSpark™ by an enzyme (PI- PLC) that is only expressed by viable Listeria monocytogenes. Therefore, negative results will be obtained for dead bacteria.

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