Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Mueller Hinton Agar (Dehydrated)

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Mueller Hinton Agar (MHA) is a high-quality, standardized culture medium specifically formulated for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST). Recognized globally as the gold standard medium for the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method, this agar ensures reliable and reproducible results in clinical microbiology laboratories.

Manufactured in compliance with CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) and EUCAST (European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing) guidelines, this medium provides consistent performance for evaluating bacterial sensitivity to antimicrobial agents.

Key Features

• Standard medium for Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion AST method
• Fully compliant with:
  • CLSI standards
  • EUCAST guidelines
  • ISO/TS 16782 requirements
• Dehydrated powder format for flexible preparation
• Contains starch to neutralize toxic metabolites and support bacterial growth
• Supports growth of a wide range of non-fastidious microorganisms
• Ensures consistent and reproducible antibiotic susceptibility results
• Trusted Oxoid™ formulation under Thermo Scientific™ brand

Applications

This medium is ideal for:

• Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)
• Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion assays
• Quality control testing of antibiotics
• Routine use in:
  • Clinical microbiology laboratories
  • Pharmaceutical quality control
  • Research laboratories studying antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Quality Control Organisms

Validated for use with internationally recognized strains, including:

• Staphylococcus aureus ATCC® 25923 / 29213 / 43300
• Escherichia coli ATCC® 25922 / 35218
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC® 27853
• Enterococcus faecalis ATCC® 29212 / 33186
• Streptococcus pneumoniae ATCC® 49619
• Haemophilus influenzae ATCC® 49247 / 49766

Technical Specifications

Available Pack Sizes

Advantages

• Gold standard medium for AST testing worldwide
• Reliable and reproducible antibiotic susceptibility results
• Supports consistent growth of test organisms
• High-quality formulation for regulatory compliance
• Flexible preparation for different laboratory scales

Conclusion

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Mueller Hinton Agar (Dehydrated) is an essential medium for antimicrobial susceptibility testing and microbiological quality control. With global standard compliance, proven performance, and consistent results, it remains the preferred choice for laboratories conducting AST and antimicrobial resistance studies.