The antibiotic monensin (MW=670.9) is a carboxylic acid ionophore (polyether ionophore) which has important applications in the veterinary field. The Monensin EIA kit is a rapid and simple detection system for monensin in feed extract. FDA of the United States has set the guidelines for the allowable level of monensin in animal feed, and the specific tolerance for monensin in edible product of animals. Crossreactivity: By the assay, the following compounds tested at the stated levels are found to give results not greater than a level of 2.5g/ml of monensin.

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