Reveal uses a proprietary enrichment medium (8-Hour medium) and a rapid lateral flow immunoprecipitate test device to yield a result in just over 8 h total test time. The 8-Hour medium provides E. coli O157:H7 with readily available nutrients and other factors required for its survival and rapid growth to a detection level by the device in only 8 h. The device contains antibodies with high specificcity to E. coli O157:H7 antigens. These antibodies are bound to colloidal gold and, separately, to a solid support matrix ...