Oxoid Oxacillin 1 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Oxacillin 1 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Oxacillin 1 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 Oxacillin, a penicillinase-resistant β-lactam antibiotic.

Oxacillin is primarily effective against Gram-positive bacteria, especially Staphylococcus aureus. These discs are crucial for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and distinguishing resistant strains. Oxoid Oxacillin discs allow laboratories to classify bacterial isolates as susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, supporting accurate antimicrobial therapy decisions.

Key Features

• Standardized Antibiotic Potency: Each disc contains 1 µg of Oxacillin for precise 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 standards.

Applications

Oxoid Oxacillin 1 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 detect resistant strains, particularly MRSA.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Provides accurate and reproducible susceptibility testing results

• Supports detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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

• Maintains stability through moisture-controlled packaging

• Ideal for clinical diagnostics and microbiological research

Conclusion

Oxoid™ Oxacillin 1 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide a dependable solution for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing, particularly for detecting MRSA in clinical 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