HiMedia SD041-5CT (HM-SD041-5CT) is the product code for Cefoxitin (CX) antimicrobial susceptibility test discs. These second-generation cephamycin discs are primarily used to determine bacterial susceptibility and are also recognized as a standard surrogate for identifying methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in laboratory settings.
Product Specifications
According to official technical data from HiMedia Laboratories:
Antibiotic Concentration: Each disc is impregnated with 30 mcg of Cefoxitin.
Dimensions: Standard filter paper discs with a 6 mm diameter.
Identification: Both sides of the disc are printed with the code "CX 30" at the center for easy recognition during testing.
Packaging: The "5CT" suffix indicates a pack containing 5 cartridges, with each cartridge typically holding 50 discs, for a total of 250 discs per pack.
Customer Reviews