Oxoid Tobramycin 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Tobramycin 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Tobramycin 10 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 Tobramycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic.

Tobramycin is highly effective against a wide range of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and is also active against certain Gram-positive organisms. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death. Oxoid Tobramycin discs enable laboratories to classify bacterial isolates as susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, supporting accurate treatment decisions for respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections, and hospital-acquired infections.

Key Features

• Standardized Antibiotic Potency: Each disc contains 10 µg of Tobramycin for accurate 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 preserve disc stability and antibiotic activity.

• High Manufacturing Quality: Produced by Thermo Fisher Scientific under strict laboratory quality standards.

Applications

Oxoid Tobramycin 10 µg discs are widely used for in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing in:

• Clinical microbiology laboratories

• Hospital diagnostic laboratories

• Pharmaceutical laboratories

• Academic and research institutions

• Public health laboratories

The disc diffusion method measures the zone of inhibition, allowing microbiologists to determine bacterial sensitivity to Tobramycin.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Provides accurate and reproducible AST results

• Effective for testing Gram-negative pathogens including Pseudomonas species

• Easy-to-use cartridge system improves laboratory workflow

• Moisture-controlled packaging maintains antibiotic potency

• Suitable for clinical diagnostics and microbiological research

Conclusion

Oxoid™ Tobramycin 10 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide a reliable and standardized solution for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, these discs ensure consistent antibiotic potency and dependable performance, helping laboratories accurately determine bacterial sensitivity and support effective antimicrobial treatment decisions.