Liofilchem™ MTS™ Gentamicin CN 0.064-1024, MIC Test strips

The Liofilchem™ MTS™ Gentamicin CN MIC Test Strips are advanced diagnostic tools used for determining the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. These strips employ gradient diffusion technology to provide accurate and quantitative results, making them indispensable for clinical microbiology and antimicrobial resistance testing.

Key Features

1. Broad MIC Range

• The strips cover an extensive MIC range from 0.064-1024  μg/mL, enabling detection of both low- and high-level resistance.

2. Gradient Diffusion Technology

• Each strip is pre-loaded with a Gentamicin gradient that facilitates precise MIC determination.
• Eliminates the need for complex broth dilution methods.

3. High Sensitivity and Specificity

• Reliable in detecting Gentamicin resistance in a wide variety of pathogens, including Gram-negative bacteria like Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter spp.

4. Standardized Results

• Fully compatible with EUCAST, CLSI, and other global standards for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Provides reproducible results for both routine diagnostics and advanced research.

5. Simple and User-Friendly

• Easy to apply on agar plates, requiring minimal training.
• The MIC value is easily interpreted at the point where bacterial growth intersects the strip’s gradient scale.

6. Rapid Turnaround Time

• Delivers results within 16–24 hours, ensuring timely clinical decisions and effective antimicrobial therapy.

7. Long Shelf Life

• Manufactured to maintain stability and performance when stored under recommended conditions (2–8°C).

Applications

Clinical Diagnostics

• Assess susceptibility of clinical isolates to Gentamicin for optimal treatment strategies.

Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance

• Identify and monitor trends in Gentamicin resistance among hospital and community-acquired infections.

Research and Development

• Investigate the efficacy of Gentamicin in pharmaceutical and microbiological studies.

Hospital Infection Control

• Evaluate resistance in multidrug-resistant pathogens, including Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter species, to guide infection control measures.

How It Works

1. Sample Preparation:
   • Prepare a bacterial suspension using a standardized method (e.g., 0.5 McFarland standard).
2. Inoculation:
   • Spread the bacterial suspension uniformly onto an agar plate.
3. Strip Application:
   • Place the Gentamicin MTS strip on the inoculated plate.
4. Incubation:
   • Incubate the plate at 35–37°C for 16–24 hours under appropriate conditions.
5. Result Interpretation:
   • Determine the MIC value where the elliptical zone of inhibition intersects the strip’s gradient.

Specifications

Advantages

1. Precision:
   • Gradient diffusion technology ensures accurate MIC determination.
2. Efficiency:
   • Rapid results compared to traditional methods.
3. Reliability:
   • High sensitivity and specificity for detecting Gentamicin resistance.
4. Ease of Use:
   • Simplifies antimicrobial susceptibility testing, reducing laboratory workload.

Limitations

• Additional confirmatory tests (e.g., molecular diagnostics) may be required for detailed resistance profiling.
• Not suitable for fastidious or anaerobic organisms without specific protocol adjustments.

Why Choose Liofilchem™ MTS™ Gentamicin CN?

• Accuracy: Ensures reliable MIC results for clinical and research applications.
• Speed: Delivers actionable data within a single day, enabling timely intervention.
• Versatility: Effective across a wide range of bacterial species and resistance levels.

The Liofilchem™ MTS™ Gentamicin CN MIC Test Strips are trusted tools in clinical microbiology, offering a precise, efficient, and standardized approach to antibiotic susceptibility testing.