Oxoid Nitrofurantoin 300 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Nitrofurantoin 300 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Nitrofurantoin 300 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 Nitrofurantoin, a nitrofuran-class antibiotic.

Nitrofurantoin is highly effective against Gram-negative and select Gram-positive bacteria, particularly urinary pathogens such as Escherichia coli and Enterococcus species. Oxoid Nitrofurantoin discs allow laboratories to classify bacterial isolates as susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, making them ideal for guiding therapy in urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Key Features

• High-Potency Antibiotic Disc: Each disc contains 300 µg of Nitrofurantoin for reliable testing of urinary pathogens.

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

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

Applications

Oxoid Nitrofurantoin 300 µg discs are widely used for:

• Routine in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing

• 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 bacterial sensitivity and identify resistant strains, particularly for urinary pathogens.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Provides accurate and reproducible susceptibility testing results

• Detects resistant urinary pathogens

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

• Maintains stability through moisture-controlled packaging

• Ideal for clinical diagnostics and microbiological research

Conclusion

Oxoid™ Nitrofurantoin 300 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide a reliable solution for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing, particularly for urinary tract pathogens. Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, these discs ensure precise antibiotic potency and consistent performance, helping laboratories accurately assess bacterial sensitivity and guide effective antimicrobial therapy.