Oxoid Gentamicin 120 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Gentamicin 120 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Gentamicin 120 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs are designed for high-potency antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) in clinical, hospital, and research microbiology laboratories. These discs are used in the disc diffusion method to evaluate bacterial susceptibility to Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic.

Gentamicin at 120 µg potency is primarily used to screen for high-level aminoglycoside resistance (HLAR) in organisms such as Enterococcus species. This testing helps laboratories identify bacterial isolates that may not respond to conventional aminoglycoside therapy, guiding accurate antimicrobial treatment.

Key Features

• High-Potency Antibiotic Disc: Each disc contains 120 µg of Gentamicin for detecting high-level aminoglycoside resistance.

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

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

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

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

Applications

Oxoid Gentamicin 120 µg discs are used for:

• Detection of high-level aminoglycoside resistance (HLAR) in Enterococcus species

• Clinical microbiology laboratories for routine and specialized AST

• Hospital diagnostic laboratories

• Pharmaceutical and research laboratories

• Public health and epidemiology laboratories

The disc diffusion method allows microbiologists to observe zones of inhibition, differentiating susceptible isolates from those with high-level resistance.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Detects high-level aminoglycoside resistance in clinically important bacteria

• Provides accurate and reproducible susceptibility testing results

• Easy-to-use cartridge system for routine and specialized workflows

• Maintains stability through moisture-controlled packaging

• Ideal for clinical diagnostics and microbiological research

Conclusion

Oxoid™ Gentamicin 120 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide a reliable solution for detecting high-level aminoglycoside resistance in microbiology laboratories. Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, these discs ensure precise antibiotic potency and dependable performance, helping laboratories accurately assess bacterial resistance and guide effective antimicrobial therapy.