GMO analyzes of raw and processed food products and food additives, seeds, feed and feed raw materials, plant-based pharmaceutical products and animal products are carried out in the laboratories within the scope of:

•      Screening analyzes are “no exist” analyzes for the presence or absence of GMOs in the product.

•      Identification analyzes are analyzes to determine which genetic changes have been made on the product.

•      Quantitative analyzes are quantitative analyzes to determine the amount of genetic changes contained in the product. These analyzes are performed by Real Time-PCR method.

The Real Time-PCR technique is a frequently used method for quantifying nucleic acids. The amount of product formed on the Real-Time PCR device is determined by monitoring the increased fluorescence dye and the signal of the probes in proportion to the amount of product formed during the process. The instrument has three different fluorescent probes that can be used reliably.

There are many advantages to using Real Time-PCR technique. First of all, the detection limits of GMOs have been reduced to the lowest levels. The sensitivity of the analyzes was increased. The results are obtained in a short time. Analyzes are carried out in accordance with international standards. qualitative and quantitative analyzes can be performed with this technique. The most common uses of this technique are analysis of gene structure, detection of structural defects in chromosomes and determination of product protein value.

Real Time-PCR devices are used in advanced laboratories. The main differences between them are emission wavelengths, velocities and reaction capacities and sensitivities that can go in parallel at the same time. In GMO analysis, this method is preferred more to obtain more reliable, faster and more accurate results.

In the laboratories, plant specific gene tests are performed with Real Time-PCR devices for each gene within the scope of GMO analyzes. These analyzes are based on standards published by local and foreign organizations.