Oxoid Piperacillin/Tazobactam 110 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Piperacillin/Tazobactam 110 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Piperacillin/Tazobactam 110 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 determine bacterial susceptibility to the combination antibiotic Piperacillin/Tazobactam.

This combination includes Piperacillin, a broad-spectrum β-lactam ureidopenicillin antibiotic, and Tazobactam, a β-lactamase inhibitor that enhances Piperacillin’s activity by inhibiting bacterial β-lactamase enzymes. The combination is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including many β-lactamase–producing organisms.

Using Oxoid Piperacillin/Tazobactam discs, laboratories can determine whether bacterial isolates are susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, helping clinicians select appropriate treatment for serious infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, and hospital-acquired infections.

Key Features

• Combination Antibiotic Disc: Each disc contains Piperacillin/Tazobactam with a total potency of 110 µg.

• Reliable Disc Diffusion Testing: Designed for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing in microbiology laboratories.

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

• Moisture-Controlled Packaging: Individually sealed cartridges with desiccant help preserve disc stability and antibiotic activity.

• High Manufacturing Standards: Produced by Thermo Fisher Scientific under strict laboratory quality control.

Applications

Oxoid Piperacillin/Tazobactam 110 µg discs are 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

The disc diffusion method measures the zone of inhibition, enabling microbiologists to assess the effectiveness of the Piperacillin/Tazobactam combination against bacterial isolates.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Provides accurate and reproducible AST results

• Effective for detecting β-lactamase–producing bacterial strains

• User-friendly cartridge system for efficient laboratory workflow

• Moisture-protected packaging maintains antibiotic potency

• Ideal for clinical diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance monitoring, and microbiology research

Conclusion

Oxoid™ Piperacillin/Tazobactam 110 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide a dependable solution for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing in microbiology laboratories. Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, these discs ensure consistent antibiotic potency and reliable performance, enabling laboratories to accurately evaluate bacterial sensitivity and support effective antimicrobial therapy.