The HiMedia Ciprofloxacin CIP 5 mcg (5x50 disks) is an antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) tool used primarily for the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. This specific configuration (product code SD060-5CT) consists of five cartridges, each containing 50 spring-loaded filter paper disks, packaged in a protective blister pack.
Product Specifications
These disks are used to determine the effectiveness of ciprofloxacin against specific microorganisms.
• Concentration: Each 6mm diameter filter paper disk contains 5 mcg of ciprofloxacin.
• Identification: Discs are printed with "CIP 5" on both sides for easy identification during laboratory use.
• Packaging: Supplied as 5 cartridges of 50 disks (5x50) in a blister pack designed for use with disk dispensers.
• Storage: Must be stored at -20°C to +8°C under dry conditions with the provided desiccator to prevent antibiotic degradation.
Laboratory Application
• Methodology: Used for the Bauer-Kirby method of antimicrobial susceptibility testing on inoculated Mueller Hinton Agar.
• Incubation: Plates are typically incubated at 35±2°C for 16–18 hours.
• Measurement: Results are determined by measuring the diameter of the zone of inhibition to the nearest millimetre to categorize organisms as resistant, intermediate, or sensitive
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