Oxoid Meropenem 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Meropenem 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Meropenem 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 evaluate bacterial susceptibility to Meropenem, a carbapenem-class β-lactam antibiotic.

Meropenem is highly effective against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including many multidrug-resistant strains. Oxoid Meropenem discs allow laboratories to classify bacterial isolates as susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, supporting precise clinical treatment 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 Meropenem for reliable and reproducible testing.

• 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-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 Meropenem 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 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™ Meropenem 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 serious and multidrug-resistant infections.