Premi®Test a DSM product, is a broad spectrum screening test for the detection of a wide number of antibiotics in meat, meat products, eggs, fish, kidney and urine. R-Biopharm Rhône is the exclusive distributor of Premi®Test in the UK. Premi®Test is based on the inhibition of the growth of Bacillus stearothermophilus, a thermophilic bacterium which is very sensitive to many antibiotics and sulpha compounds. A standardised number of spores are imbedded in agar medium containing selected nutrients. When Premi®Test is heated at 64oC, the spores will germinate. If no inhibitory substances are present the germinated spores will multiply with the production of acid. This will be visible by a colour change from purple to yellow. When anti-microbial compounds are present in sufficient amount (above the detection limit) the spores will be unable to germinate and therefore the no colour change will be observed. Format: Sample Preparation: Incubation: Detection Limit: Available in either 25 or 100 ampoule packs Extraction of liquid using a ‘garlic/meat press’ Approximately 3 hours In line with EU Maximum Residue Levels (MRL’s) Rapid: Reliable: Sensitive: On-site: Cost Effective: Simple: Adaptable: Results in less than 4 hours Tests have been validated by official laboratories and is used by several European National Reference Laboratories Detects a large number of the most widely used antibiotics at or below the levels set by the EU Can be used on your own premises No requirement for expensive equipment to perform the test or to read the results No specialist training required and the results are clear and easy to read Can be purchased in 25 or 100 ampoule packs If you require further information regarding ths product or any others, please fill in the online form or email us.

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