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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