Linezolid – 10 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse

Linezolid – 10 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse Overview

The Linezolid – 10 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse is a vital diagnostic tool for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). This precisely impregnated paper disc contains 10 micrograms of Linezolid, an oxazolidinone antibiotic, specifically designed for the qualitative assessment of bacterial susceptibility to this important drug using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. It plays a crucial role in guiding effective treatment strategies for serious bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-positive pathogens, including strains resistant to other antibiotics like Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE).

Linezolid – 10 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse Key Features

• Accurate Susceptibility Testing: Reliably determines bacterial susceptibility to Linezolid, aiding in informed clinical decisions.
• Broad-Spectrum Utility: Effective for assessing susceptibility against a wide range of Gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA and VRE.
• Standardized Impregnation: Each disc is uniformly impregnated with 10 μg of Linezolid for consistent and reproducible results.
• Ease of Use: Designed for straightforward application in standard laboratory disc diffusion protocols.
• Quality Assurance: Manufactured under stringent quality controls to ensure performance and reliability in diagnostic settings.
• Essential for Challenging Infections: Crucial for managing difficult-to-treat infections such as pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, and nosocomial infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Antibiotic Disc for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
• Antibiotic: Linezolid
• Concentration: 10 μg per disc
• Impregnation Method: Uniform paper disc impregnation
• Application: Disc Diffusion Method (e.g., Kirby-Bauer)
• Manufacturer: Bioanalyse
• Intended Use: In vitro diagnostic use for determining bacterial susceptibility.
• Interpretation Guidelines: Provided for zone of inhibition measurement (Susceptible ≥ 20 mm, Intermediate 15-19 mm, Resistant < 15 mm).
• Limitations: This is a semi-quantitative method; quantitative methods like broth microdilution are recommended for precise Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) determination. Results can be influenced by agar type, incubation conditions, and inoculum density.