Oxoid Bacitracin 10 Units Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Bacitracin 10 Units Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Bacitracin 10 Units Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs are designed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) in clinical and microbiology laboratories. These discs are used in the disc diffusion method to evaluate the susceptibility of bacterial isolates to the antibiotic bacitracin.

Bacitracin is a polypeptide antibiotic primarily active against Gram-positive bacteria. In microbiology laboratories, bacitracin discs are also commonly used for the presumptive identification of certain bacterial species, particularly in the differentiation of specific streptococci. Using Oxoid susceptibility discs helps laboratories determine whether bacterial strains are susceptible or resistant, supporting accurate diagnostic and treatment decisions.

Key Features

• Standardized Potency: Each disc contains 10 units of Bacitracin for consistent and reliable testing.

• Suitable for Disc Diffusion AST: Designed for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing in microbiology laboratories.

• Convenient Cartridge System: Supplied in spring-loaded cartridges for easy and controlled dispensing.

• Moisture-Controlled Packaging: Cartridges are individually sealed with desiccant to preserve stability and disc potency.

• High Manufacturing Standards: Produced by Thermo Fisher Scientific under strict quality control procedures.

Applications

Oxoid Bacitracin 10 Units discs are widely used for in vitro microbiological testing and susceptibility determination. Typical applications include:

• Clinical microbiology laboratories

• Hospital diagnostic laboratories

• Academic and research laboratories

• Public health laboratories

In addition to antimicrobial susceptibility testing, bacitracin discs are often used in bacterial identification procedures, helping microbiologists differentiate certain bacterial groups based on bacitracin sensitivity.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Provides reliable and reproducible susceptibility testing results

• Supports accurate identification of certain bacterial species

• Easy-to-use cartridge format for routine laboratory workflows

• Maintains stability through moisture-controlled packaging

• Suitable for clinical diagnostics and microbiological research

Conclusion

Oxoid™ Bacitracin 10 Units Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs offer a reliable solution for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing and bacterial identification in microbiology laboratories. Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, these discs ensure consistent potency and dependable results, helping laboratories perform accurate microbiological analysis and support effective patient care.