Oxoid V Factor Discs

Oxoid V Factor Discs – Essential Supplement for Fastidious Bacterial Growth

Oxoid V Factor Discs are high-quality diagnostic test discs designed to support the growth of fastidious bacteria that require the V (NAD – Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) growth factor. These discs are widely used in clinical microbiology laboratories, research facilities, and diagnostic labs for reliable culture and identification of NAD-dependent organisms.

What Are Oxoid V Factor Discs?

Oxoid V Factor Discs are filter-paper discs impregnated with the V growth factor (NAD). Certain bacterial species, such as Haemophilus influenzae, cannot synthesize NAD on their own. When V Factor Discs are placed on culture media, they supply a localized source of NAD, promoting bacterial growth and facilitating accurate identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Key Features

• Laboratory Standard Quality: Manufactured by Oxoid to meet rigorous quality and reproducibility standards.
• Supports Fastidious Organisms: Provides essential V factor (NAD) for bacterial growth.
• Simple and Convenient: Ready-to-use discs for easy placement on culture plates.
• Reliable Results: Ensures consistent bacterial growth for accurate testing.

Applications of Oxoid V Factor Discs

• Growth support for NAD-dependent bacteria like Haemophilus influenzae.
• Identification and culture in clinical diagnostic laboratories.
• Supplementary factor discs for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Research studies requiring fastidious bacterial cultures.

Why Choose Oxoid V Factor Discs?

• Trusted Brand: Oxoid is globally recognized for microbiology reagents and culture supplements.
• Accurate and Reproducible: Helps labs obtain reliable culture growth for organisms needing V factor.
• Laboratory-Safe: Manufactured under strict quality control standards.

Important Note

Oxoid V Factor Discs are for laboratory use only. They are not a medicine or treatment. Always handle microbial cultures and biochemical reagents following proper lab safety protocols.