Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Mupirocin MUP Antimicrobial Susceptibility discs

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Mupirocin Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs are high-quality diagnostic tools used to evaluate the in vitro susceptibility of bacteria—especially Staphylococcus aureus, including MRSA strains—to mupirocin. These standardized paper discs are designed for use in manual antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) by disc diffusion.

Each disc is impregnated with either 5 µg, 20 µg, or 200 µg of mupirocin and delivered in robust, spring-loaded cartridges that ensure secure handling and easy placement on agar plates. The cartridges are foil-sealed with a desiccant to maintain a moisture level below 2%, preserving disc stability over time.

These discs help identify bacterial resistance or sensitivity to mupirocin and also offer visual indications of test integrity, including inoculum level, contamination, resistant colonies, and possible synergistic or antagonistic interactions.

Key Features

• Available in 20 µg and 200 µg strengths for clinical flexibility
• Designed for disc diffusion AST (Kirby-Bauer method)
• 6 mm paper discs impregnated with mupirocin
• Supplied in spring-loaded, shatterproof cartridges
• Each cartridge contains 50 discs; 5 cartridges per pack
• Foil-sealed with desiccant to ensure long-term stability (<2% moisture)
• Clear labeling and end-of-cartridge indicators for easy inventory control
• Complies with BSAC guidelines
• For in vitro diagnostic use only

Packaging Format

• 50 discs per cartridge
• 5 cartridges per pack (250 discs total)
• Sealed in foil blister packaging with desiccant

Specifications

Oxoid™ Mupirocin Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs offer a standardized and reliable solution for detecting mupirocin resistance in clinical isolates, particularly MRSA. With flexible concentration options, stable packaging, and BSAC compliance, these discs are ideal for routine AST in microbiology laboratories and infection control units.