The ECPath Assay provides rapid, high-resolution detection of Escherichia coli in food, and environmental samples, with the added ability to distinguish harmless strains from those carrying key pathogenic virulence factors. Using a multiplex molecular design, ECPath™ screens for the presence of E. coli while simultaneously identifying genetic markers associated with pathogenic E.Coli types such as STEC, EHEC, and EPEC. This allows facilities to quickly assess not just whether E. coli is present, but whether the contamination poses a true safety risk.
Traditional culture methods often require extensive secondary testing to differentiate benign from pathogenic E. coli, resulting in delays and uncertainty. ECPath™ delivers quick molecular results across complex matrices, enabling rapid triage, targeted responses, and more informed decision-making. This makes it a powerful tool for product safety programs, environmental monitoring, and facilities that must assess contamination risk with clarity and confidence.
Key Advantages of the ECPath™ Molecular Approach
- Differentiates Harmless vs. Pathogenic E. coli – Detects the presence of E. coli while identifying key virulence signatures to help prioritize response.
- Rapid Turnaround – 2–3-day turnaround time supports timely product holds, release decisions, and facility corrective actions.
- High Sensitivity and Specificity – Our ddPCR platform and partitioned detection enable accurate identification of low-level contamination.
- Multiplexed Virulence Screening – Consolidates multiple targets into one reaction to reduce cost, hands-on time, and consumable use.
- Effective Across Challenging Matrices – Performs reliably with food products, raw materials, and environmental swabs.
- Reduced Matrix Interference – PCR reaction partitioning improves performance in inhibitory or complex sample types.
- Reproducible Results – Suitable for routine screening, trending, and compliance documentation
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Our team can guide you through sample preparation, test results, and how ECPath™ fits within your broader contamination control program. To incorporate Granger Genetics ECPath into your safety or monitoring program, contact us for assay details and to speak with a scientist about integrating ECPath™ into your workflow.