Oxoid Rifampicin 5 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Rifampicin 5 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Rifampicin 5 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 Rifampicin, a rifamycin-class antibiotic.

Rifampicin works by inhibiting bacterial RNA synthesis, effectively preventing bacterial replication. It is primarily active against Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, and is widely used in combination therapy for infections such as tuberculosis and other serious bacterial infections. Oxoid Rifampicin discs enable laboratories to classify bacterial isolates as susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, helping guide appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

Key Features

• Standardized Antibiotic Potency: Each disc contains 5 µg of Rifampicin for consistent and reproducible testing.

• Designed for Disc Diffusion AST: Suitable for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing in microbiology laboratories.

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

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

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

Applications

Oxoid Rifampicin 5 µg discs are widely used for in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing in:

• Clinical microbiology laboratories

• Hospital diagnostic laboratories

• Pharmaceutical laboratories

• Research and academic institutions

• Public health laboratories

The disc diffusion method measures the zone of inhibition, enabling microbiologists to evaluate bacterial sensitivity to Rifampicin.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Provides accurate and reproducible AST results

• Effective for testing Gram-positive bacteria including Staphylococcus species

• User-friendly cartridge dispensing system for efficient workflow

• Moisture-controlled packaging preserves antibiotic potency

• Ideal for clinical diagnostics and microbiological research

Conclusion

Oxoid™ Rifampicin 5 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide a dependable solution for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing in microbiology laboratories. Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, these discs deliver consistent antibiotic potency and reliable performance, helping laboratories accurately determine bacterial sensitivity and support effective antimicrobial treatment decisions.