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Cephalexin (CEX)


Rapid CDIATM Cephalexin kits are intended to use as a rapid method to detect the presence of cephalexin in some food, such as milk.


Occurrence of antimicrobial drug residues in food carries potential risk by selection of resistant pathogenic organisms and causes adverse effects on intestinal microflora and decreases the quality of animal products. Cephalexin (CEX) is a potent antibiotic, belonging to β-lactams, commonly used in veterinary medicine in some countries. Residues of CEX in food products are considered a high risk to the consumer.


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