Ractopamine is a phenethanolamine belonging to a class of drugs known as β-Adrenergic agonists (beta-agonists) and has been found to increase muscle growth and decrease fat deposition. Due to the nature of this group of compounds, they have a history of being used illegally, particularly by livestock producers. Improper use of beta-agonists can cause a serious risk to human health due to the residues they leave on the meat and other foodstuffs of animal origin. It is for this reason that in Europe all beta-agonists are banned for use in livestock and for improving athletic performance according to EU council directive 96/22/EC.
The Randox Food Diagnostics Ractopamine ELISA test kit has been approved by the USDA for the detection of Ractopamine residues. It offers excellent limits of detection 0.5ng/ml for detection of veterinary drug residues in meat. Applicable sample types include urine and tissue.
Product Number: RT3451
| Assay | LOD (ppb) | Compound | Cross Reactivity % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ractopamine | 0.50 (Tissue) 1.50 (Urine Solvent Extraction) 0.60 (Urine Rapid Screen) 0.15 (Milk Powder) 0.07 (Milk) 2.00 (Feed) 500.00 (Tissue)** | Ractopamine* | 100.00 |