Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Cefepime FEP, Antimicrobial Susceptibility discs, 30 µg

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Cefepime Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs, 30 µg are high-quality, precision-manufactured discs used in manual antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) to determine the sensitivity of microorganisms to the fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, cefepime. Designed for use with standard disc diffusion methods, these discs support accurate interpretation of bacterial resistance, ensuring clinical laboratories can provide essential guidance for effective antimicrobial therapy.

These 30 µg cefepime discs are used in conjunction with Mueller-Hinton agar and standardized AST protocols such as CLSI and EUCAST guidelines. The discs are loaded into shatterproof, spring-loaded cartridges that enable easy dispensing while maintaining sterility and performance. Each cartridge is individually sealed with a desiccant to preserve potency and ensure moisture levels remain below 2% during storage.

Cefepime is particularly effective against a broad range of Gram-negative bacteria, including Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and is frequently used in clinical settings for the treatment of hospital-acquired infections and cases involving extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producers.

Key Features and Benefits

• Pre-loaded 30 µg Cefepime Discs – Consistent and reliable antibiotic concentration per disc.
• Easy-to-Use Cartridge Format – Shatterproof, spring-loaded design ensures safe, one-touch dispensing.
• Visual and Quantitative Interpretation – Enables measurement of inhibition zone diameters to classify bacterial isolates as susceptible, intermediate, or resistant.
• Supports Resistance Detection – Identifies resistant strains, beta-lactamase activity, contamination, and synergy/antagonism between antibiotics.
• Long Shelf Life – Each cartridge is desiccant-sealed to ensure stability and performance.
• Regulatory Compliance – Conforms to CLSI, EUCAST, and SFM susceptibility testing standards.

Applications

• Clinical Microbiology: Routine AST for cefepime susceptibility in Gram-negative and Gram-positive isolates.
• Hospital Laboratories: AST of pathogens causing nosocomial infections.
• Research Settings: Studies on antimicrobial resistance and beta-lactam efficacy.
• Infection Control Programs: Monitoring of ESBL-producing and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.

Specifications

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Cefepime Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs provide accurate and reproducible results, making them essential tools in the diagnosis of infections and selection of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. Their convenience, reliability, and compliance with international standards make them a trusted choice in clinical and research microbiology laboratories worldwide.