Oxoid Colistin Sulphate 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Colistin Sulphate 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Colistin Sulphate 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs are designed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) in clinical, hospital, and research microbiology laboratories. These discs are used in the disc diffusion method to assess bacterial susceptibility to Colistin, a polymyxin antibiotic.

Colistin is primarily effective against multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, including Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, and Enterobacterales. Oxoid Colistin discs help laboratories determine whether bacterial isolates are susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, supporting proper antimicrobial therapy for severe infections caused by resistant pathogens.

Key Features

• Standardized Antibiotic Potency: Each disc contains 10 µg of Colistin Sulphate for reliable and reproducible testing.

• Designed for Disc Diffusion AST: Suitable for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Gram-negative bacteria.

• Convenient Cartridge Format: Supplied in spring-loaded cartridges for safe and controlled dispensing.

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

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

Applications

Oxoid Colistin Sulphate 10 µg discs are commonly used for in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing in:

• Clinical microbiology laboratories

• Hospital diagnostic laboratories

• Pharmaceutical and research laboratories

• Public health and epidemiology laboratories

The disc diffusion method allows microbiologists to measure zones of inhibition, helping detect resistant Gram-negative bacterial strains.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Provides accurate and reproducible susceptibility testing results

• Supports detection of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria

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

• Maintains stability through moisture-controlled packaging

• Ideal for clinical diagnostics and microbiological research

Conclusion

Oxoid™ Colistin Sulphate 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide a reliable solution for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing in microbiology laboratories. Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, these discs ensure precise antibiotic potency and consistent performance, helping laboratories accurately assess bacterial sensitivity and guide effective treatment of multidrug-resistant infections.