Oxoid Cefaclor 30 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Cefaclor 30 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Cefaclor 30 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs are designed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) in clinical and research microbiology laboratories. These discs are used in the disc diffusion method to determine the sensitivity of bacterial isolates to Cefaclor, a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.

Cefaclor is effective against a range of Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria, making it useful in the treatment of respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. Oxoid Cefaclor discs allow laboratories to accurately classify bacterial strains as susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, supporting informed antibiotic therapy decisions.

Key Features

• Standardized Antibiotic Potency: Each disc contains 30 µg of Cefaclor for consistent and reliable testing.

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

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

• Moisture-Protected Packaging: Individually sealed cartridges include desiccant to maintain stability and disc potency.

• High-Quality Manufacturing: Produced by Thermo Fisher Scientific under strict quality control standards.

Applications

Oxoid Cefaclor 30 µg discs are widely used for in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacterial isolates. Typical applications include:

• Clinical microbiology laboratories

• Hospital diagnostic laboratories

• Pharmaceutical and research laboratories

• Public health laboratories

During disc diffusion testing, microbiologists can observe zones of inhibition around the Cefaclor disc, which help determine bacterial sensitivity and detect resistant strains.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Provides accurate and reproducible susceptibility testing results

• Ensures consistent antibiotic potency

• Easy-to-use cartridge system for routine microbiology workflows

• Supports detection of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains

• Ideal for clinical diagnostics and microbiological research

Conclusion

Oxoid™ Cefaclor 30 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide a reliable solution for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing in microbiology laboratories. Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, these discs deliver precise antibiotic potency and consistent results, helping laboratories accurately determine bacterial sensitivity and guide appropriate treatment strategies.