Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Cefuroxime Sodium Antimicrobial Susceptibility discs, CXM, 5μg

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Cefuroxime Sodium Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs are high-quality, standardized paper discs for manual antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) using the Kirby-Bauer agar diffusion method. These discs help assess bacterial susceptibility to Cefuroxime, a second-generation cephalosporin effective against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens.

Each disc is sealed in a spring-loaded, shatterproof cartridge with <2% moisture, protected by desiccant packaging to maintain disc stability and potency throughout its shelf life. Available in 5 µg and 30 µg concentrations, these discs are compliant with CLSI, BSAC, DIN, and SFM guidelines.

Available Formats and Catalog Numbers

Key Features and Benefits

• Validated and Compliant: Manufactured according to CLSI, BSAC, DIN, and SFM standards
• Precise Disc Potency: Available in 5 µg and 30 µg formats to meet testing needs
• Cartridge-Based Convenience: Spring-loaded system for consistent and contamination-free disc application
• Desiccant Protection: Maintains <2% moisture to ensure disc stability and performance
• Reliable Testing Output: Reproducible zone-of-inhibition results for phenotypic classification
• Visual Indicators: Supports detection of contamination, synergism, resistance mutations, and beta-lactamase activity

Intended Use

These discs are intended for use in semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing using the agar diffusion (disk diffusion) method. They are designed for testing microbial susceptibility to cefuroxime in pure, agar-grown cultures and should be used exclusively by trained professionals in diagnostic laboratories.

Applications

• Routine AST of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria
• Treatment guidance for respiratory, urinary, and soft tissue infections
• Cephalosporin susceptibility screening in hospital labs
• Beta-lactam resistance monitoring in Enterobacteriaceae
• Teaching and quality control in academic and clinical settings

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Cefuroxime Sodium Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide reliable, accurate, and reproducible results in phenotypic susceptibility testing. With multiple potencies, validated manufacturing standards, and cartridge-based convenience, they are ideal for routine microbiological diagnostics and AMR surveillance programs worldwide.