Oxoid Piperacillin 100 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Piperacillin 100 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Piperacillin 100 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 Piperacillin, a broad-spectrum ureidopenicillin antibiotic belonging to the β-lactam class.

Piperacillin is highly active against many Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as several Gram-positive organisms. Oxoid Piperacillin discs allow laboratories to determine whether bacterial isolates are susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, supporting appropriate antimicrobial therapy for serious hospital-acquired infections, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and bloodstream infections.

Key Features

• Standardized Antibiotic Potency: Each disc contains 100 µg of Piperacillin for reliable and reproducible susceptibility testing.

• Disc Diffusion Compatibility: Suitable for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing using standard disc diffusion methods.

• Convenient Cartridge System: Supplied in spring-loaded cartridges for easy and controlled dispensing of discs.

• Moisture-Controlled Packaging: Individually sealed cartridges with desiccant maintain stability and antibiotic potency.

• Trusted Manufacturing Quality: Produced by Thermo Fisher Scientific following strict laboratory quality standards.

Applications

Oxoid Piperacillin 100 µg discs are widely used for in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing in:

• Clinical microbiology laboratories

• Hospital diagnostic laboratories

• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories

• Academic and research institutions

• Public health laboratories

By measuring the zone of inhibition around the disc, microbiologists can determine the effectiveness of Piperacillin against specific bacterial isolates.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Provides accurate and reproducible AST results

• Effective for testing Gram-negative pathogens including Pseudomonas species

• Easy cartridge dispensing system improves laboratory workflow

• Stable packaging protects antibiotic potency

• Suitable for clinical diagnostics, surveillance, and microbiological research

Conclusion

Oxoid™ Piperacillin 100 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs offer a reliable and standardized solution for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, these discs ensure consistent antibiotic potency and dependable performance, enabling laboratories to accurately determine bacterial sensitivity and support effective antimicrobial treatment decisions.