Cephalosporins are a class of antibiotics that are commonly used in the poultry industry to treat bacterial infections in birds. They are effective against a wide range of bacteria, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Cephalosporins are administered to poultry in various forms, including injections, oral medications, and water additives. They are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including respiratory infections, skin infections, and gastrointestinal infections.
However, the use of cephalosporins in poultry has been a topic of controversy in recent years, as there is concern that their widespread use could contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In response to this concern, the FDA has implemented regulations to limit the use of cephalosporins in poultry, including a ban on the use of certain cephalosporins for growth promotion in poultry.
The current cephalosporins rapid test kit is based on competitive immunoassay to detect more than 14 beta-lactams drug residues in eggs, test time 10min, no organic solvents required. easy and fast, detection limit meets EU, China MRLs.
Key facts of the Egg Cephalosporins Rapid Test Kit
- Ready to use kits for lab staff.
- No organic solvent required.
- Result visible in 10min.
- Broad-specific to major cephalosporins drugs
Detection Limit of the Egg Cephalosporins Rapid Test Kit
4-100ppb, this detection limit may change, please refer to the kit insert.
The kit can detect cefalexin, ceftiofur, cefquinome, cefazolin, etc.
Kit Components
- Cephalosporins Test Strip, 48pcs
- Microwell reagent, 48wells
- Plastic Pipette, 48pcs
- Sample buffer, 7ml, 1pc
Materials required but not provided.
- Micropipette, 20-200ul
- Flask, 200ml
Sample preparation
- Egg samples shall be homogenized before testing. Basically, eggs are broken into a disposable cup or beaker and thoroughly stirred with glass rod. Egg whites and egg yolk should be thoroughly mixed as a test sample, then further dilute with egg diluent (1:1).
- For example, 100ul egg sample,mixing with 100ul sample buffer.
- Take the diluted sample for testing.
