BioProfile Testing Laboratories, LLC
Analytical Testing Services for the Food, Grain, and Processing Industries
Today’s grain trade is changing dramatically. There is a move from large volumes of commodity grain to small lots of grain in sealed containers. As more customers demand grain with special characteristics, for example non-GMO grain, Identity Preservation (IP) guarantees purity of the grain. Farmers receive more money for their IP crops, which offsets the extra cost involved. IP practices are more laborious and costly because it requires cleaning out bins and machinery, and separate shipping from bulk commodities. IP grain trade requires more thorough testing than the common moisture and protein content tests. IP requires tests after harvest, during transport and delivery to verify the identity of the grain. Non-GMO grain is shipped using Identity Preservation. There are several tests to verify the identity of crop. Strip- tests are used to spot-check during harvest or loading of grain. PCR
is one of the most reliable tests, and the one
most often required by end users. PCR testing
requires a laboratory setting with use of expensive
analytical equipment operated by highly trained
personnel. The PCR technique tests for the presence
of genes that make the grain a GMO. A typical
test result is shown below:
Lane 1: DNA Markers Lane 2: non-GMO Lane 3: GMO
At BioProfile Testing Labs, LLC, we take pride in our experience in PCR testing. Our procedures allow us to test quickly and accurately. We have experience in analytical research in cancer reducing compounds in vegetables. Getting this produce with higher cancer reducing compounds to the consumer requires an identity preserved transportation system. We have extensive experience in applied agriculture in the USA and Europe. Our experience in laboratory analysis, research, and practical agriculture allows us to serve our customers better. We work with grain brokers, seed companies and farmers to determine the identity of the grain. We look forward talking with you on how best we can serve you!
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