New method for the rapid identification of tetracycline residues in foods of animal origin — using the Premi®Test in combination with a metal ion chelation assay
Titel:
New method for the rapid identification of tetracycline residues in foods of animal origin — using the Premi®Test in combination with a metal ion chelation assay
Auteur:
Stead, S. L. Caldow, M. Sharma, A. Ashwin, H. M. Sharman, M. De-Rijk, A. Stark, J.
Verschenen in:
Food additives and contaminants. Pt. A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment
Paginering:
Jaargang 24 (2007) nr. 6 pagina's 583-589
Jaar:
2007-06
Inhoud:
A post-screening classification assay for tetracycline compounds has been developed and integrated into the previously reported optimized Premi®Test methodology. The new post-antimicrobial screening assay is based on a metal ion chelation using calcium and sodium chloride and has been shown to be specific towards the tetracycline class. The assay is both cost-effective and complementary to the post-screening procedures that have previously been developed for the β-lactam and sulfonamide compounds. A validation study was conducted in accordance with 2002/657/EC (Commission Decision). The method is rugged and applicable to a range of tetracyclines of differing antimicrobial potencies over a wide concentration range. A blind trial was undertaken in which all antimicrobial residues in the unknown samples were successfully identified by the analyst following the integrated Premi®Test procedure for the classification of antimicrobial compounds.