Oxoid Novobiocin 30 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Novobiocin 30 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Novobiocin 30 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 Novobiocin, an aminocoumarin antibiotic.

Novobiocin is primarily effective against Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus saprophyticus and other coagulase-negative staphylococci. Oxoid Novobiocin discs allow laboratories to classify bacterial isolates as susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions, particularly in urinary tract infections caused by resistant staphylococcal strains.

Key Features

• Standardized Antibiotic Potency: Each disc contains 30 µg of Novobiocin for consistent and reproducible testing.

• 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 control standards.

Applications

Oxoid Novobiocin 30 µg discs are commonly 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 identify bacterial sensitivity and detect resistant strains.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Provides accurate and reproducible susceptibility testing results

• Supports detection of resistant Gram-positive 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™ Novobiocin 30 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 antimicrobial therapy.