The Bioluminometer for verifying the hygiene of surfaces

Lumitester™ Bioluminometer and LuciPac A3

Environmental hygiene is essential to prevent infections. Ineffective sanitization can generate the production of biofilms or residues where opportunistic pathogens proliferate.

That's why Kikkoman has developed an innovative hygiene monitoring test that offers higher detection and sensitivity. Its patented A3 technology is proven to detect residues and microorganisms where other systems fail.

Simple and quick to use, but capable of obtaining superior results thanks to its cutting-edge chemical technology. Detect what remains hidden from other systems.

In general, the bioluminometer is a portable instrument that allows you to instantly verify microbial contamination on a surface or in a liquid, by means of a bioluminescence reaction.

The bioluminometer collects a light signal emitted by a swab that has been swiped on the surface or inserted into the liquid to be examined. The swab absorbs ATP, a molecule present in all metabolising organisms, which reacts with the mix of reagents present on the swab itself (luciferin and luciferase). The reaction that develops leads to the production of light, the intensity of which is measured by the bioluminometer and converted into a number on the display.

The greater the microbial contamination, the greater the quantity of ATP and therefore the value indicated by the bioluminometer.

A3 - Cutting-edge chemistry

Whether the contamination comes from biofilm, bacteria or body fluids, ATP analysis is a universally recognized test for verifying cleaning protocols. Despite this, ATP can be unstable and degrade into ADP and AMP. Bioluminometers that only detect ATP as an indicator do not offer a complete picture and may provide misleading negative results. A3 technology identifies ATP+ADP+AMP and is capable of achieving superior results.

The Lumitester with Lucipac A3 swabs offer optimal detection.

Incredibly simple. Incredibly effective.

A3 technology is used in the same way as conventional ATP tests, i.e. through the use of swabs on the surfaces to be tested. But thanks to the innovative chemical technology of the A3 system the detection sensitivity is extremely higher.

Identify what other systems don't, in just 30 seconds.

What do the acronyms ATP, ADP and AMP mean?

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the main molecule involved in the metabolism of living organisms. ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and AMP (adenosine monophosphate) are generated by ATP degradation processes, such as heat treatment and fermentation

Object of measurement

ATP, ADP and AMP are present in bacteria and organic waste.

ATP recycling method

This kit uses a biotechnology developed by Kikkoman called "ATP Recycling Method". The method allows you to identify ATP + ADP and AMP with particularly high sensitivity

Why does it allow you to detect a broader spectrum of residues?

Since some types of organic waste contain greater amounts of ADP and AMP than ATP, some contaminants cannot be detected with a simple ATP test. The A3 analysis allows you to identify contaminants with particularly high sensitivity by detecting not only ATP but also ADP and AMP.

What does clean mean?

Clean means that organic residues and bacteria have been removed through correct cleaning. It is possible to verify the accuracy of cleaning thanks to the A3 analysis.

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