The DelvoĀ®Scan software reads the color of the test and provides a qualitative Yes-No/POS-NEG test result. The values, expressed in Z-values, are evaluated based on the set cut-off level. The DelvoĀ®Scan with DelvotestĀ® T and SP-NT, the default Cut-Off is Z=0.00
Values above the threshold level (Z= +0.01) are indicated as āPosā, whereas values below or equal (Z=0.00) as āNegā.
Please note that the Z-values are not in any way making the DelvotestĀ® quantitative. It remains a qualitative POS/NEG test based on microbial inhibition. Z-value are expressed in 2 decimal places, these represent no accuracy, there is no standard deviation defined.
Cut off level modification for Delvotest(r0 Ampoules are on request, Contact your dsm-firmenich contact person and or ask via help desk.