Fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotics approved to treat or prevent certain bacterial infections. The fluoroquinolone antibiotics include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifloxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), and ofloxacin (Floxin). Due to the potential hazard to humans, strict MRLs have been set in EU, USA and other countries. This product utilizes the high affinity of monoclonal antibody against quinolones common structure, which can identify a broad spectrum of quinolones . The detection limit of the Honey Fluoroquinolones Rapid Test Kit can meet both European and USA MRLs when using properly.
Key facts of the Honey Fluoroquinolones Rapid Test Kit
- Ready to use kits for lab staff
- No organic solvent required
- Result visible in 10min
- Broad-specific to all quinolones
Detection Limit of the Honey Fluoroquinolones Rapid Test Kit
10-90ppb, this detection limit may change, please refer to the kit insert.
Kit Components
- Fluoroquinolones Test Strip, 48pcs
- Microwell reagent, 48wells
- Plastic Pipette, 48pcs
- Sample buffer, 15ml, 2pcs
Materials required but not provided
- Micropipette, 20-200ul
- Centrifuge
- Homogenizer
Sample preparation
Honey samples shall be homogenized before testing. Basically, 1g of homogenized honey sample dissolved with 2ml of diluted sample buffer, shake thoroughly for 2min and then centrifuge for 10min. Take the supernate for rapid testing.
This kit can also be used in milk and meat samples. Please check this link for more details.
