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1. shall EnviroLogix be liable for incidental special or consequential damages This Limited Warranty states the entire obligation of EnviroLogix with respect to the Products If any part of this Limited Warranty is determined to be void or illegal the remainder shall remain in full force and effect License EnviroLogix has developed this kit using proprietary reagents as well as reagents licensed from Monsanto Company Roundup Ready is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC EnviroLogix the EnviroLogix logo QuickScan QuickStix QuickComb and Common Extraction are trademarks of EnviroLogix Inc EnviroLogix 20132. and product literature are EnviroLogix sole representations concerning the Products and warranty No other statements or representations written or oral by EnviroLogix employees agents or representatives except written statements signed by a duly authorized officer of EnviroLogix Inc are authorized they should not be relied upon by the customer and are not a part of the contract of sale or of this warranty EnviroLogix does not warrant against damages or defects arising in shipping or handling or out of accident or improper or abnormal use of the Products against defects in products or components not manufactured by EnviroLogix or against damages resulting from such non EnviroLogix made products or components EnviroLogix passes on to customer the warranty it received if any from the maker thereof of such non EnviroLogix made products or components This warranty also does not apply to Products to which changes or modifications have been made or attempted by persons other than pursuant to written authorization by EnviroLogix THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE The sole and exclusive obligation of EnviroLogix shall be to repair or replace the defective Products in the manner and for the period provided above EnviroLogix shall not have any other obligation with respect to the Products or any part thereof whether based on contract tort strict liability or otherwise Under no circumstances whether based on this Limited Warranty or otherwise
3. sample cup The sample will travel up the membrane strip and be absorbed into the larger pad at the top of the strip The portion of the strip between the protective tape and the absorbent pad at the top of the strip is used to interpret the reactions as described under Interpreting the Results Results are scanned and interpreted quantitatively with the EnviroLogix QuickScan System Please avoid bending the strips Sample Preparation 1 Collect a composite sample according to USDA GIPSA instructions found in the Precautions and Notes section A sub sample size of at least 20 grams is required to insure an accurate quantitation of the larger sample 2 Calculate water volume needed for sample preparation This method calls for a water volume to sample weight ratio of 5 to 1 Example Calculation using a 20g sub sample 20g x 5mL 100 mL water for extraction Weigh sample into the blender jar Put rubber gasket then blade atop the jar Attach black blender base to jar and hand tighten So eS Invert and put the blender jar on the blender motor turn blender on high for 30 seconds 7 Remove the blender jar invert and tap Remove the base and blade assembly Visually inspect to ensure that every seed has been broken Weigh sample into blender jar grind 8 Add the volume of tap water calculated above 9 Put white lid on the blender jar Shake the sample for 30 seconds Let sample settle approximately 30 seconds 10 D
4. ENVIRGLOGIX Highlights e Quantitative results in 10 minutes e Available as 100 strip kits or in bulk packaging Contents of Kit e 100 QuickStix Strips packed in two moisture resistant canisters e 100 fixed volume transfer pipettes 250 microliters e 100 reaction vials Items Not Provided e Oster Sunbeam blender 4000 series or equivalent e Ice blade with rubber gasket e 1 2 pint 8 oz Mini blender jars e Threaded bottom cap Protective cover for blender jar while grinding e Tap water QuickScan System For sampling scenarios at different screening or confidence levels refer to the USDA GIPSA Excel spreadsheet described in Precautions and Notes or call EnviroLogix Technical Support for assistance Calculate water volume Grams canola seed x 5 mL of tap water to add Rev 06 18 13 QuickStix Kit for QuickScan CP4 EPSPS Canola Bulk Grain Catalog Number AQ 017 BG Intended Use The QuickStix Kit for QuickScan CP4 EPSPS detects and quantifies CP4 EPSPS protein at the levels typically expressed in Roundup Ready canola The sensitivity of these QuickStix Strips is 0 1 i e one seed in 1000 How the Test Works In order to detect the CP4 EPSPS protein expressed by Roundup Ready canola the sample must first be extracted to solubilize the protein Each QuickStix Strip has an absorbent pad at each end The protective tape with the arrow indicates the end of the strip to insert into the
5. e temperature The kit may be used in field applications however prolonged exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the test results Do not open the desiccated canister until ready to use the test strips Precautions and Notes This kit is designed to give a quantitative result using the QuickScan System and is not intended to be visually interpreted This assay is calibrated using Certified Reference Materials 0304 B supplied by AOCS prepared in accordance to ISO Guides 30 35 and in accordance with EC No 1829 2003 using Monsanto Roundup Ready canola As with all tests it is recommended that results be confirmed by an alternate method when necessary The assay has been optimized to be used with the protocol provided in the kit Deviation from this protocol may invalidate the results of the test This assay was calibrated with 20g samples The results generated through the proper use of this kit reflect the condition of the working sample directly tested Extrapolation as to the condition of the originating lot from which the working sample was derived should be based on sound sampling procedures and statistical calculations which address random sampling effects non random seed lot sampling effects and assay system uncertainty A negative result obtained when properly testing the working sample does not necessarily mean the originating lot is entirely negative for the analyte or protein in question Protect all components
6. from hot or cold extremes of temperature when not in use Do not leave in direct sunlight or in a vehicle QuickStix for QuickScan CP4 EPSPS Canola Bulk Grain Page 3 of 3 For Technical Support Contact Us At EnviroLogix 500 Riverside Industrial Parkway Portland ME 04103 1486 USA Tel 207 797 0300 Toll Free 866 408 4597 Fax 207 797 7533 e mail info envirologix com website www envirologix com Rev 06 18 13 LIMITED WARRANTY EnviroLogix Inc EnviroLogix warrants the products sold hereunder the Products against defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with the applicable instructions for a period not to extend beyond a product s printed expiration date If the Products do not conform to this Limited Warranty and the customer notifies EnviroLogix in writing of such defects during the warranty period including an offer by the customer to return the Products to EnviroLogix for evaluation EnviroLogix will repair or replace at its option any product or part thereof that proves defective in materials or workmanship within the warranty period NEITHER ENVIROLOGIX NOR MONSANTO MAKES ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE The warranty provided herein and the data specifications and descriptions of EnviroLogix products appearing in EnviroLogix published catalogues
7. ispense 250 uL extract into reaction vial using disposable fixed volume pipette provided with the kit avoid particulates 11 To prevent cross contamination use a new transfer pipette and reaction vial for each sample QuickStix for QuickScan CP4 EPSPS Canola Bulk Grain Page 2 of 3 Add calculated volume of water Shake to mix allow to settle briefly Pipette sample into vial Strip must develop a Control Line to be valid cut where indicated and read in QuickScan System USDA References e http archive gipsa usda gov reference library handbooks grain insp grbook1 bk1 pdf USDA Grain Inspection Handbook Book 1 Grain Sampling e http archive gipsa usda gov biotech sample2 htm Guidance document entitled Sampling for the Detection of Biotech Grains e http archive gipsa usda gov biotech sample1 htm Practical Application of Sampling for the Detection of Biotech Grains e http archive gipsa usda gov biotech samplingplan1 xls A simple to use Sample Planner 29K Excel Spreadsheet that allows you to enter different assumptions of sample size number of samples acceptable quality level and to determine the probability of accept ing lots with given concentration levels It also plots the probabilities in graph form for easy interpretation Specific data can be saved for documentation and future analyses Rev 06 18 13 How to Run the QuickStix Strip Test L Allow refrige
8. rated canisters to come to room temperature before opening Remove the QuickStix Strips to be used Avoid bending the strips Reseal the canister immediately Place the strip into the sample cup provided being sure to insert the end indicated by the arrows on the protective tape The sample will travel up the strip Allow the strip to develop for 10 minutes before making final assay interpretations Immediately cut off and discard the bottom section of the strip covered by the arrow tape and place in QuickScan Reader Strips must be read while still wet NOTE Use extreme caution to prevent sample to sample cross contamination with grain fluids or disposables Interpreting the Results Development of the Control Line within 10 minutes indicates that the strip has functioned properly Any strip that does not develop a Control Line should be discarded and the sample re tested using another strip Results are scanned and interpreted quantitatively with Control Line Test Line _ the QuickScan System Place QuickStix Strip into the carrier slide in and press Read Test on the screen Cut Here QuickScan will return a result as GMO or lt LOD less than the Limit of Detection Please consult the QuickScan User Manual for details Kit Storage QuickStix can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for a longer shelf life Note the shelf life on the kit box for each storag
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