Lateral Flow - Agrastrip® | New Zealand Medical & Scientific

Lateral Flow - Agrastrip®

The AgraStrip® Lateral Flow test kit, based on Lateral Flow Device technology, were developed by ifp*. These sensitive and specific tests can be used as laboratory test or with a simplified protocol on-site at production lines, etc. Using the AgraStrip® devices, traces of potential allergens can be found at different production steps or in the final products, allowing an efficient monitoring of critical control points in a HACCP scheme or any other quality management system.

AgraStrip® Allergen Test Kit Range includes :

Peanut
Gluten
Gluten G12
Hazelnut
Almond
Walnut
Casein
Cashew/Pistachio
Chick Pea
Lupine
Macadamia Nut
Brazil Nut
Egg
Sesame

*Ifp is an independent and neutral service laboratory for the food, feed and pharma industry, with particular expertise in the field of allergen testing and allergen management.

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Shrish Latch

Division Manager

Shrish has a Bachelor’s degree majoring in microbiology and a Master’s degree in Bioscience Enterprise majoring in innovation commercialisation. Complementing his degrees, Shrish has several years of experience working in commercial laboratory testing environments and also in the sales and marketing of life science solutions to the research, clinical and industrial markets in New Zealand. At NZMS, Shrish looks after the running of the Scientific Division, managing, supporting and working with the team to grow the division.

Stephanie Lavill

Business Development Manager

Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Microbiology from the University of Canterbury in 2014. Prior to joining NZMS, Stephanie worked in a commercial laboratory testing foods, waters and environmental samples. As part of the Scientific Division, Stephanie is based in Christchurch and her role involves managing and providing technical support for key accounts, as well as new business development within the South Island.

Ralph Veneracion

Business Development Manager

Ralph graduated from University of Auckland in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biological Sciences. He has worked in several industries covering logistics and warehousing through to contract cosmetic manufacturing before entering the commercial laboratory testing sector in 2011. Ralph has been exposed to all facets of the laboratory having worked across several disciplines and at different levels; he is well versed on food safety and environmental analysis. As part of the Scientific Division in NZMS, Ralph is based in Auckland covering from Waikato down through to Wellington; managing key accounts and providing technical support, as well as developing new business opportunities.

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