Oxoid Imipenem 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Imipenem 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Manufacturer: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Product Overview

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

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

Key Features

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

• Disc Diffusion AST: Suitable 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 standards.

Applications

Oxoid Imipenem 10 µg discs are widely 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 strains, including carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative 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™ Imipenem 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 consistent performance, helping laboratories accurately assess bacterial sensitivity and guide effective treatment of severe and multidrug-resistant infections.