Abstract: An immunoassay directed at certain analytes that are polyaromatic hydrocarbons, such that the immunoreactive standard used for assay calibration allows the creation of calibration solutions of superior stability.

Abstract: Kits and processes for detecting analytes present in solid materials, especially soil or foodstuffs. The kits and processes utilize a tubular apparatus, fitted or fittable with a piston, cap and filter, as a scoop and both to extract the analyte from the solid material into the extraction liquid and to separate the extraction liquid from the solid material.

Abstract: A method and kit for extracting fungus from a plant. An extraction solution is combined with tissue from a plant and the combination is agitated, preferably by shaking, to extract a detectable amount of the fungus from the plant. The extraction solution is a solution containing a dilute acid and a detergent. The extract can then be neutralized without degradation of the fungus and subjected to analysis by immunoassay to detect the presence of pathogenic fungi. The method is particularly useful for the detection of Pyricularia oryzae on rice plants.