MAST Ceftaroline 5 µg Antibiotic Susceptibility Discs – 250 Discs

MAST Ceftaroline 5 µg Antibiotic Susceptibility Discs are diagnostic laboratory discs designed to determine the susceptibility of bacterial isolates to ceftaroline using the agar disc diffusion method. Each disc contains 5 micrograms of ceftaroline, an advanced fifth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic belonging to the beta-lactam group. Ceftaroline inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins and has activity against susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as selected Gram-negative organisms. Manufactured by MAST Group under the MASTDISCS range, these discs provide standardised antibiotic concentrations for antimicrobial susceptibility testing in hospital laboratories, clinical microbiology laboratories, diagnostic centres and research institutions. Each pack contains five cartridges of 50 discs, providing a total of 250 discs for routine microbiology testing. Key Features - 5 µg Ceftaroline Concentration: Each disc contains 5 micrograms of ceftaroline. - Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Designed to evaluate bacterial susceptibility using agar disc diffusion. - EUCAST Testing: Listed by MAST for EUCAST-based susceptibility testing procedures. - MRSA Susceptibility Assessment: Can support ceftaroline susceptibility testing of relevant Staphylococcus aureus isolates. - Consistent Disc Potency: Manufactured to support reproducible inhibition zone measurements. - 250 Discs Per Pack: Supplied in five cartridges containing 50 discs each. - Convenient Cartridge Packaging: Supports efficient disc dispensing and laboratory handling. - Dispenser Compatibility: Suitable for compatible MAST antibiotic disc dispensers. - Professional Laboratory Use: Suitable for hospitals, microbiology laboratories and diagnostic centres. Specification Details Product Name Ceftaroline Antibiotic Susceptibility Discs Brand MAST Product Range MASTDISCS Product Code CPT5C Antibiotic Ceftaroline Antibiotic Class Fifth-Generation Cephalosporin Disc Concentration 5 µg Testing Method Agar Disc Diffusion Testing Standard EUCAST Pack Quantity 5 × 50 Discs Total Discs 250 Packaging Cartridges Storage Temperature 2–8°C (confirm against product label) Application Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Intended Use Professional In Vitro Laboratory Testing Manufacturer MAST Group Country of Origin United Kingdom