ubio quickVET Streptomycin Screening Test Kit for Milk is a qualitative immunochromatographic assay for the detection of Streptomycin in milk within just 5-10 min. Streptomycin is an antibiotic used for the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections. It is commonly combined with procaine penicillin for intramuscular injection. Usage above prescribed levels can be harmful for the cattle as well as the humans consuming its milk.



ubio quickVET Streptomycin Screening Test is a lateral flow assay designed so that even a technician with limited expertise can perform the test easily. The veterinarian or the technician collects 1ml of the sample, drops it into a centrifuge tube and then rotates it at 7000 rpm for 3-4 min. A fat layer appears on the surface of the tube. A sucker is inserted through the fat layer about 5mm below and defatted milk is extracted. 2-3 drops of the extract is added to the sample hole. Results can be read in just 5-10 minutes - the control line, marked C, should be always appear if the test procedure is performed properly and the test reagents are working. The presence of only one clear band, that in zone “C”, indicates a positive result. The presence of clear bands both in zone “C” and zone “T” indicates a negative result. />

ubio quickVET Streptomycin Screening Test assay is available in 10-test packs. The packs contain droppers, centrifuge tubes and desiccants required to perform the test. One test card can be used for screening one sample, and it is disposed after use.