Qualitative Testing with the Neogen Molecular Detection System
In food sectors where safety cannot be compromised — including meat & poultry, dairy, produce, and ready-to-eat foods — rapid detection of pathogens is essential. The Neogen Molecular Detection System™ (MDS) delivers qualitative results for critical pathogens including Salmonella and Listeria spp.
Built upon loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP), MDS offers accurate, easy-to-interpret results ideal for technical teams focused on compliance and workflow efficiency. It is the primary method used by USDA FSIS for detecting Salmonella, Listeria spp, and Listeria monocytogenes in meat, poultry, and egg products, and is backed by AOAC® Official Methods of Analysis™ and AOAC® Performance Tested Methods™ validations. MDS assays also are validated to ISO standards, supporting global regulatory compliance and harmonized laboratory practices.
Choose an Efficient and Easy-to-Use Method for Pathogen Detection
Accurate
- Based on LAMP DNA amplification, offering high sensitivity and specificity
- Robust method to common food inhibitors of DNA amplification reactions
Fast
- Next-day results for most food matrices
- Amplification results may appear as quickly as 15 minutes, depending on the test
Easy to Use
- Ready-to-use reagents to minimize errors
- Only two pipetting steps: one to lyse enriched sample, and one to prepare the DNA amplification reaction
Global Recognition
- NF VALIDATION by AFNOR Certification
- MicroVal certification
- AOAC® Official Methods of Analysis℠
- AOAC® Performance Tested Methods℠
See individual product pages or the Approvals page for specific recognitions
Featured Certifications
Neogen® Molecular Assay 2 - Salmonella is evaluated and certified by the AOAC Research Institute Performance Tested Methods (PTM) Program, extending the method’s claim to include boot socks from poultry production environments.
Get Reliable Results in Three Steps
Step 1: Set It Up
Launch the software, power up the system, and set up the run.
Step 2: Process Samples
Just two pipetting steps.
Step 3: Run the Test and Get Results
Load the instrument, and let it work. Monitor real-time presumptive results as pathogen DNA is detected.
View Our Qualitative Pathogen Testing Products
Detect foodborne pathogens in a wide variety of foods and food environments with our full line of pathogen testing. From Salmonella, Salmonella Enteritidis / Salmonella Typhimurium, Listeria spp, Listeria monocytogenes to Campylobacter, Cronobacter, E. coli O157, STEC gene screen (stx and eae) and STEC gene screen (stx), we offer the broad range of testing you need.
Protocol for Neogen Molecular Detection Assays
Download our quick guide to explore the streamlined workflow behind the Neogen Molecular Detection Assays and see how it delivers fast, accurate pathogen testing.
Find Out More about Our Qualitative Solutions
Discover how MDS and MDA2 technologies deliver rapid, reliable pathogen detection for food safety. Our assays target critical threats, including Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, Cronobacter, and E. coli, helping you ensure product integrity.