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Confi dence from false positives

Poultry processors struggling to screen accurately for Sulphonamide antibiotics could improve their quality control by testing for each specific compound. Research undertaken by Randox Food Diagnostics has demonstrated that investing in products with specifi c antibodies, as opposed to generic, can provide confi dence with a false positive rate of less than 5%.

As an antimicrobial agent, Sulphonamides are used in global food production to treat/prevent infections, however, serious health concerns exist over human consumption and the development of antibiotic resistance. As a result, many countries have banned or limited their use in animal production and set Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for residues in food. Randox said standard products on the market are based on generic antibodies designed to detect a range of Sulphonamides. However, that compromises the performance of each individual compound. For this, Randox offers its Biochip Array Technology and ELISA products which, featuring specifi c antibodies for each individual Sulphonamide, reduce reliance on cross-reactivity and increases accuracy.
 

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