{"product_id":"hygiena-allersnap-protein-residue-test","title":"Hygiena AllerSnap® High-Sensitivity Protein Residue Test – 100 Tests","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHygiena AllerSnap® High-Sensitivity Protein Residue Test – 100 Tests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHygiena AllerSnap is a rapid swab test that detects protein residue left on surfaces after cleaning. Many food allergens are proteins, so it's widely used in allergen cross-contact prevention programs to check that equipment has been cleaned properly between product runs. Swab the surface, snap to release the reagent and incubate at 37 °C. The liquid stays \u003cstrong\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e if the surface is clean and turns \u003cstrong\u003epurple\u003c\/strong\u003e if protein is present, with results in 30 minutes or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllerSnap detects as little as 3 µg of protein (per Hygiena), with no instrument needed to read the result. It needs only a 37 °C incubator. It's sold in boxes of 100 single-use tests. Hygiena AllerSnap is available in Canada from Cambridge Environmental Products with CAD pricing and Canadian purchasing support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35; margin-top:0;\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen changeovers\u003c\/strong\u003e: verifying cleaning between allergen-containing and allergen-free production runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood and beverage processing\u003c\/strong\u003e: routine protein residue checks on food-contact surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen control and preventive control plans\u003c\/strong\u003e that need documented cleaning verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites that want a \u003cstrong\u003evisual result\u003c\/strong\u003e without a luminometer or reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose AllerSnap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHigh sensitivity for protein residue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHygiena states AllerSnap detects as little as 3 µg of protein after 30 minutes at 37 °C. That helps catch low-level residue that visual inspection misses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eEasy-to-read colour result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reagent starts green and turns grey or purple as protein is detected. A faster, deeper colour change means more residue. No instrument is needed to read the result, so staff can interpret it on the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eBroad protein detection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllerSnap detects total protein rather than one specific allergen. One test can check for residue from many different products, and it works faster than allergen-specific test kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eAll-in-one, recyclable device\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swab and reagent are in one self-contained device, with no pipetting or mixing. Hygiena describes the devices as 100% recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the device warm to room temperature (21–25 °C) before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the swab out of the tube and swab a 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in) area in a crisscross pattern, rotating the swab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn the swab to the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak the Snap-Valve and squeeze the bulb twice. The liquid should turn \u003cstrong\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e. If it isn't green, the test is invalid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake for 5 to 10 seconds to soak the swab tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncubate at \u003cstrong\u003e37 °C for 30 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can stop early if the liquid turns purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the colour to the chart on the tube label and record the result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReading the Result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eGreen (including green-grey)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eSurface is clean. No further action.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eCaution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eSmall amount of residue. Re-clean, rinse or re-test according to your protocol.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePurple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eFail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eNot clean. Re-clean and re-test.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteps and interpretation are from the Hygiena AllerSnap instructions for use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eHow AllerSnap Helps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eAllergen changeover verification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eConfirms protein residue has been removed before the next product run.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePre-operational inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eChecks food-contact surfaces after cleaning and rinsing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eValidating cleaning procedures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eShows whether a cleaning method removes protein residue consistently.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eSpot checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eVisual result with no reader or luminometer needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eAllerSnap® High-Sensitivity Allergen Prevention Test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eALS-100 (Hygiena store item ASY0292)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e100 tests per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eTotal protein residue (not allergen-specific)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e3 µg protein at 37 °C, 30 minutes (per Hygiena)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to result\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e30 minutes or less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncubation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e37 °C (incubator required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eVisual colour change: green (pass), grey (caution), purple (fail)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e2–25 °C; refrigerate at 2–8 °C for maximum shelf life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eUse by the expiry date on the device and label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eSingle use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eHygiena\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications are from the Hygiena AllerSnap product sheet and instructions for use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSelection \u0026amp; Handling Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#fff8e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal protein, not a specific allergen.\u003c\/strong\u003e AllerSnap shows that protein residue is present or absent. It doesn't identify which allergen. Where your program requires confirmation of a specific allergen, use an allergen-specific test as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncubator required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Results are based on 30 minutes at 37 °C. Testing at lower temperatures may not reach the stated sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest before disinfection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hygiena advises testing after detergent cleaning and rinsing, but before terminal disinfection, or after the proper dwell time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSanitizer interference:\u003c\/strong\u003e peroxide-based disinfectants can cause false positives, and high concentrations of alkaline sanitizers may cause false negatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't swab visibly dirty surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy soil inhibits the reaction. Clean first, then verify.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e See the Safety Data Sheet for handling and disposal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygiena.com\/documents\/62321\/allersnap-product-sheet-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHygiena AllerSnap Product Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygiena.com\/th\/documents\/69506\/allersnap-product-instructions-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHygiena AllerSnap Instructions for Use (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygiena.com\/documents\/110154\/allersnap-claim-support.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHygiena AllerSnap Claim Support (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed the Safety Data Sheet or a certificate of analysis for a specific lot? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Cambridge\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll request it from Hygiena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCanadian Purchasing Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCambridge Environmental Products is a Canadian-owned laboratory supply distributor based in Ontario and has served Canadian labs since 1993. We supply Hygiena hygiene monitoring tests with CAD pricing and shipping across Canada. We work with food and beverage processors, QA\/QC teams, sanitation managers, and research laboratories, and can help with quotes and standing orders. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lab-supplies\"\u003elab supplies\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eWhat does AllerSnap detect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt detects total protein residue on surfaces. Many food allergens are proteins, so it's used to verify cleaning in allergen control programs. It doesn't identify a specific allergen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHow sensitive is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHygiena states AllerSnap detects as little as 3 µg of protein after 30 minutes at 37 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eDo I need an incubator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The test is incubated at 37 °C for 30 minutes. A dry block incubator set to 37 °C works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHow do I read the result?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen means pass, grey means caution, and purple means fail. Compare the colour to the chart on the tube label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eCan sanitizers affect the result?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peroxide-based disinfectants can cause false positives, and strong alkaline sanitizers may cause false negatives. Test after cleaning and rinsing, before terminal disinfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 2 °C and 25 °C. For maximum shelf life, refrigerate at 2–8 °C. Let devices reach room temperature before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eIs AllerSnap available in Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cambridge Environmental Products supplies Hygiena AllerSnap across Canada with CAD pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #d9d9d9; padding:18px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:8px; background:#f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.35; margin-top:0;\"\u003eNeed Help with Allergen Cleaning Verification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe allergens and products you run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe surfaces you need to verify\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether you have a 37 °C incubator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many tests you use per month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll help you choose the right Hygiena tests and set up standing orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 18px; background:#1f4e79; color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none; border-radius:5px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\nContact Cambridge for Product Support\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hygiena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50051420815619,"sku":"ALS-100","price":456.36,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2006\/8997\/files\/AllerSnap.webp?v=1793205753","url":"https:\/\/cambridgeenviro.com\/products\/hygiena-allersnap-protein-residue-test","provider":"Cambridge Environmental Products, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}