Oxoid Vancomycin 30 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Oxoid™ Vancomycin 30 µg Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs

Product Overview

Oxoid™ Vancomycin 30 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 Vancomycin, a glycopeptide antibiotic widely used for the treatment of serious Gram-positive bacterial infections.

Vancomycin works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it highly effective against organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, including MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), and Enterococcus species. Oxoid Vancomycin discs enable laboratories to classify bacterial isolates as susceptible, intermediate, or resistant, supporting appropriate antimicrobial therapy decisions for severe infections.

Key Features

• Standardized Antibiotic Potency: Each disc contains 30 µg of Vancomycin for accurate 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 easy and controlled dispensing.

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

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

Applications

Oxoid Vancomycin 30 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, allowing microbiologists to evaluate bacterial sensitivity to Vancomycin.

Product Specifications

Benefits for Laboratories

• Provides accurate and reproducible AST results

• Effective for testing Gram-positive pathogens including MRSA

• User-friendly cartridge system improves laboratory workflow

• Moisture-controlled packaging preserves antibiotic potency

• Suitable for clinical diagnostics and microbiological research

Conclusion

Oxoid™ Vancomycin 30 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, helping laboratories accurately determine bacterial sensitivity and support effective antimicrobial treatment decisions.