Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Chloramphenicol C Antimicrobial Susceptibility discs

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Chloramphenicol Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs are high-quality, pre-measured paper discs used in manual Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) via the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. These discs contain defined concentrations of chloramphenicol and are used to determine the susceptibility of bacteria to this broad-spectrum antibiotic.

These susceptibility discs are housed in shatterproof, spring-loaded cartridges, each individually sealed with a <2% moisture desiccant to ensure long shelf life and integrity. They provide reliable zone-of-inhibition data, and visually highlight resistance patterns, inoculum density, contamination, and possible beta-lactamase activity or drug synergism when used appropriately.

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Key Features and Benefits

• BSAC and SFM Compliant: Manufactured to comply with global AST standards
• High Purity and Consistency: Ensures reproducible zone sizes for clinical decision-making
• Moisture-Controlled Packaging: Desiccant-protected to maintain potency and performance
• User-Friendly Format: Spring-loaded cartridges with visible end-of-cartridge indicator
• Semi-Quantitative Results: Categorizes isolates as sensitive, intermediate, or resistant
• Visual Clarity: Allows assessment of inoculum quality, contamination, and synergistic effects
• Compatible with standard media: Use with Mueller-Hinton agar or recommended AST media

Intended Use Statement

Oxoid™ Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs are used in semi-quantitative agar diffusion tests to evaluate the in vitro activity of chloramphenicol against clinically relevant bacterial isolates. They aid in guiding antimicrobial therapy and must be used with pure agar-grown cultures. These discs are not automated, not a companion diagnostic, and are for professional use only.

Applications

• Clinical microbiology laboratories for pathogen drug susceptibility
• Hospital infectious disease testing and treatment planning
• Public health labs for AMR surveillance
• Pharmaceutical QC and R&D
• Academic training in AST methodology

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Chloramphenicol Susceptibility Discs offer reliable and reproducible results for manual AST workflows, providing clinicians with actionable data for patient care. With three disc strengths and robust packaging, these discs are an excellent choice for labs performing routine or advanced antimicrobial susceptibility testing.