Reveal® Q+, Reveal® Q+MAX for Natural Toxins
Reveal® natural toxin tests deliver rapid, reliable results to support critical decisions during harvest, storage, and production—helping operations manage mycotoxin risk with confidence. Mycotoxins, including Aflatoxin, Zearalenone, Vomitoxin (DON), Ochratoxin, Fumonisin, and T‑2/HT‑2, can impact grain quality, safety, and value at every stage from field to finished product.
Reveal Qualitative and Quantitative Natural Toxins Testing
Rapid Detection for Confident Grain Decisions
Neogen's Reveal® natural toxin testing portfolio gives you the right tool for every level of decision — from rapid qualitative screening to precise quantitative measurement. All Reveal natural toxin tests use a lateral flow format designed for speed, simplicity, and minimal training, with results available in minutes across a range of mycotoxin analytes.
Reveal® & Reveal® MAX are built for fast, visual screening. Both are qualitative lateral flow tests that deliver pass/fail results at regulatory levels — no reader required. Reveal uses ethanol-based extraction, while Reveal MAX uses a water-based extraction that eliminates hazardous solvents from your workflow.
Reveal® Q+ is built for flexibility. Quantitative lateral flow paired with the Raptor® Integrated Analysis Platform for precise, reader-based results. Solvent based extraction (with the exception for DON and T-2/HT-2) delivers optimized performance across a broad range of analytes, including challenging commodities. Workflows adapt across multiple reader platforms, with sensitivity aligned to industry regulations and expectations.
Reveal® Q+ MAX is built for simplicity. Its proprietary water-based MAX (Mycotoxin Aqueous Extraction) packet eliminates hazardous solvents entirely, creating a non-hazardous, standardized protocol across many commodities. Fully validated for Neogen's semi-automated vortex workflow, Q+ MAX enables multi-mycotoxin testing from a single prepared sample — maximizing throughput while minimizing steps.
Choosing the Right Reveal Mycotoxin and Histamine Test
| Qualitative Screening | Quantitative Testing | |
| Tests | Reveal® & Reveal® MAX | Reveal® Q+ & Reveal® Q+ MAX |
| Result Type | Yes/No screening | Numeric concentration (ppb/ppm) |
| Best For | Rapid accept/reject decisions at grain intake · High-throughput harvest screening · On-site use by non-technical staff | Results at or near regulatory limits · Compliance, specification, and contract verification · Customer reporting and documentation |
| Key Benefits | Fast results to accept, reject, or divert grain · Simple workflows with minimal training · Built for speed and volume when a numeric value isn't required | Quantitative results using compatible Neogen® readers · Higher confidence for trade, blending, and specification decisions · Supports regulatory compliance and customer requirements |
| Analytes Available | Histamine · Aflatoxin | Histamine · Aflatoxin · Aflatoxin M1 · DON · Fumonisin · Zearalenone · Ochratoxin · T-2/HT-2 |
Q+ and Q+MAX — Built for Different Workflows
Neogen's Q+ and Q+MAX platforms each offer fast, reliable mycotoxin screening — optimized for different testing needs. Q+MAX tests multiple major mycotoxins from a single aqueous extract, while Q+ provides proven, targeted detection across a broad mycotoxin range. See how they compare below.
| Reveal® Q+ | Reveal® Q+ MAX | |
| Description | Go-to lateral flow kits on more complex matrices. | Water extraction for those who don’t want to manage solvents. |
| Tests Available | Aflatoxin DON, Fumonisin, Zearalenone, Ochratoxin T2/HT-2, Histamine, Aflatoxin M1 | Aflatoxin, DON, Ochratoxin, T-2/HT-2, Zearalenone |
| Safety | May involve handling methanol/ethanol for some assays | Eliminates hazardous solvent handling |
| Extraction | Standard (varies by analyte) | Common water-based extraction across multiple mycotoxins |
| Workflow | Different extraction procedures for different toxins | Multi-toxin testing from a single extraction |
| Result Type | Quantitative | Quantitative |
| Time to Result | 3-9 minutes | 3-6 minutes |
| Equipment | Raptor or Raptor Solo | Raptor or Raptor Solo |
| Workflow Mode | Vortex & Endpoint | Vortex |
| Key Differentiator | Broadest analyte menu | One extraction → test up to 5 mycotoxins — saves time & cost |
Powered by Raptor®
The Raptor® Integrated Analysis Platform is a lateral flow test strip reader with built-in incubation. Raptor is capable of analyzing up to three samples independently and simultaneously.
With the Raptor, fewer steps are required, and user influence over critical parameters is removed. Users can seamlessly integrate testing data into their processes, and quickly set up exporting options.
Key Benefits of the Reveal Natural Toxin Platform
Fast Results
- Results in as little as 3 minutes depending on analyte — no lengthy lab turnaround.
- The ability to test for up to six mycotoxins represents a potentially significant cost and time savings.
Minimal Training Required
The lateral flow format simplifies your work process and requires minimal training, making it great for fast-paced environments.
Water-Based Extraction (MAX)
Water-based extraction eliminates the need for hazardous materials in the extraction process offering a better choice for employees and the environment.
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