Evaluation of a novel lysis-based sample processing method to optimize Vibrio vulnificus detecting by loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay

Background Vibrio vulnificus exists as one of the most serious foodborne pathogens for humans, and rapid and sensitive detection methods are needed to control its infections.

As an emerging method, The Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) assay has been applied to the early detection of various foodborne pathogens due to its high efficiency, but sample preprocessing still prolongs the complete detection.

To optimize the detection process, our study established a novel sample preprocessing method that was more efficient compared to common methods.

Result Using V. vulnificus as the detecting pathogen, the water-lysis-based detecting LAMP method shortened the preprocessing time to ≤ 1 min with 100% LAMP specificity; the detection limits of the LAMP assay were decreased to 1.20 × 10^2 CFU/mL and 1.47 × 10^3 CFU/g in pure culture and in oyster, respectively.

Furthermore, the 100% LAMP specificity and high sensitivity of the water-lysis method were also obtained on detecting V. parahaemolyticus , V. alginolyticus , and P. mirabilis , revealing its excellent LAMP adaption with improvement in sensitivity and efficiency.

Conclusion Our study provided a novel LAMP preprocessing method that was more efficient compared to common methods and possessed the practical potential for LAMP application in the future.