Spiramycin Rapid Test Kit

This Spiramycin rapid test kit is for the rapid detection of Spiramycin in milk and milk powder samples. The detection limit is 3 - 8 mg/kg, the detection time is 10min. 

Background information of Spiramycin

Spiramycin is a macrolide antibiotic used for the treatment and control of a number of bacterial and mycoplasmal infections in animals. It is available as a spiramycin embonate for use in animal feed, and as the adipate, a more soluble form, for administration by other routes.

According to Ceva product information, spiramycin can be used in the following applications,

Diseases caused by spiramycin susceptible bacteria.

Cattle (adults):
Treatment of:
- Respiratory diseases,
- Mastitis,
- Metritis,
- Interdigital necrobacillosis (foul in the foot).

Sows:
Treatment of mastitis.

Spiramycin Rapid Test Kit Facts

• Ready to use kits for farmers, truck drivers, etc
• No incubation required
• Result visible in less than 10min
• Rapid assay with high-specificity to benzoic acid

Spiramycin Rapid Test Kit Components

• Spiramycin Rapid Test Strip, 96pcs
• Microwell reagent, 96wells
• Plastic Pipette, 96pcs

The detection limit of Spiramycin Rapid Test Kit

• Spiramycin : 3 - 8 ng/g,  please always check the kit insert for details.

Further readings

• Sutter HM, Engeli J, Müller P, Schneider B, Riond JL, Warner M. Pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of spiramycin in pigs. Vet Rec. 1992;130(23):510-513. doi:10.1136/vr.130.23.510
• ScienceDirect, Spiramycin topic page, https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/spiramycin
• Ceva product, Spirovet / Spiramycin, used for treatment of mastitis, https://www.thepigsite.com/focus/ceva/4142/ceva-spirovet