Oxoid Ertapenem 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Ertapenem 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Ertapenem 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 Ertapenem, a carbapenem-class β-lactam antibiotic.

Ertapenem is highly effective against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including many multidrug-resistant strains. Oxoid Ertapenem discs allow laboratories to determine whether bacterial isolates are susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, supporting accurate clinical therapy decisions for serious infections such as complicated intra-abdominal, urinary tract, and skin infections.

Key Features

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

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

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

• Moisture-Controlled Packaging: Individually sealed cartridges with desiccant preserve disc stability and potency.

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

Applications

Oxoid Ertapenem 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 identify bacterial sensitivity and detect resistant strains, including extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase-producing bacteria.

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™ Ertapenem 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide a dependable solution for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing in microbiology laboratories. Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, these discs ensure precise antibiotic potency and reliable performance, helping laboratories accurately determine bacterial sensitivity and guide effective treatment of serious infections.