Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Amikacin AK Antimicrobial Susceptibility discs, 30 µg

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Amikacin Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide a reliable and standardized method for determining microbial susceptibility to amikacin using manual Agar Diffusion (Disc Diffusion) techniques. These high-quality susceptibility discs are designed to help clinical and microbiology laboratories categorize microbial isolates as sensitive, intermediate, or resistant to amikacin in accordance with established international standards (CLSI, EUCAST, DIN, BSAC, and SFM).

Each spring-loaded cartridge is shatterproof and sealed with a desiccant to maintain moisture content below 2%, ensuring long-term stability and performance. The discs are clearly labeled and include end-of-cartridge indicators for ease of use and inventory control in high-throughput settings.

Key Features

• Contains 30 µg of Amikacin per disc
• Used in manual AST workflows for routine susceptibility testing
• Shatterproof cartridge with spring-loaded disc dispenser for convenience
• Desiccant-sealed packaging for <2% moisture and optimal shelf life
• Compliance with international AST standards (CLSI, EUCAST, BSAC, DIN, SFM)
• Visual interpretation allows detection of:
  • Inoculum level anomalies
  • Resistant mutants
  • Presence of contamination
  • Beta-lactamase activity
  • Antibiotic synergy or antagonism

Applications

• In vitro diagnostic use for antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Used in semi-quantitative agar diffusion (Kirby-Bauer) tests
• Assists in clinical antibiotic selection by assessing pathogen sensitivity
• Suitable for clinical microbiology laboratories, research, hospital labs, and public health testing

Intended Use Statement

Oxoid™ Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs are intended for professional laboratory use in semi-quantitative agar diffusion testing to determine in vitro susceptibility of microorganisms to amikacin. These discs are not automated or companion diagnostics, and are used to support clinical decision-making by identifying effective treatment options for patients with suspected microbial infections.

Technical Specifications

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Amikacin Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs offer a dependable and convenient solution for clinical microbiologists performing manual antibiotic susceptibility testing. With precise dosage, compliant design, and long-term stability, these discs ensure consistent and reproducible results for amikacin sensitivity profiling in a wide range of clinical and research applications.