Micromaster Cefuroxime, 1 Vial

Intended Use
Cefuroxime CXM 30 mcg discs are used for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacterial cultures as per Bauer-Kirby Method.

Product Summary and Principle: Antibiotic sensitivity is the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics. Antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) is usually carried out to determine which antibiotic will be most successful in treating a bacterial infection in vivo. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of bacterial and fungal isolates is a common and important technique in most clinical laboratories. The results of these tests are used for selection of the most appropriate antimicrobial agent(s) for treatment against the infectious organisms. Till the 1950s, laboratories were lacking in the methodologies and equipments for the accurate determination of in vitro responses of organisms to antimicrobial agents. Bauer et al began the development of standardized methods for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, using disc diffusion system. However the susceptibility results may not always correlate with the patient's response to therapy. The response of an infected patient to antimicrobial agent(s) is a complex interrelationship of host responses, drug dynamics and microbial activity.

Antimicrobial susceptibility tests are either quantitative or qualitative. Disc diffusion test is a qualitative test method. The National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS), now known as Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has published comprehensive documents regarding the disc diffusion systems. The agar disc diffusion test is the most convenient and widely used method for routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing. In subsequent and current practice, antimicrobial impregnated paper discs are applied onto the agar surface. Based on the Bauer-Kirby Method, standardized reference procedures for the disc systems were published by WHO and FDA and are periodically updated by the CLSI (formerly NCCLS). For any antimicrobial testing, Quality control or clinical testing, the method to be followed is the same as mentioned below.

Composition:
Ingredients  :   Concentration
Cefuroxime       30 mcg/disc.

Precautions:
1 For Laboratory Use only.
2 On receipt the discs are to be immediately stored at the recommended temperature.
3 Medium preparation, Inoculum preparation and incubation to be done as specified.

Quality Control Specifications

Appearance: Filter paper discs of 6 mm diameter with printed "CXM" on each side of the disc.

Expected Cultural Response:
Average diameter of zone of inhibition observed on Mueller Hinton Agar (DM172) after 18 hours incubation at 35-37°C for standard cultures.

Organisms            :           Standard zone Diameter in mm
E.coli ATCC 25922                  20-26
S. aureus ATCC 25923            27-35
H.influenzae ATCC 49766        28-36
N.gonorrhoeae ATCC 49226     33-41

Storage
Discs should always be stored at -20°C to +8°C under dry conditions, along with the dessicator provided in individual pack.

Expiration
Refer to the expiration date stamped on the container. Expiry applies to discs vial when stored as directed.

Packaging
Product Name : Cefuroxime Discs (CXM)
Product Code : AS013
Available Pack sizes : 1 vial