MAST Ertapenem 10 µg Antibiotic Susceptibility Discs – 250 Discs

MAST Ertapenem 10 µg Antibiotic Susceptibility Discs are high-quality diagnostic laboratory discs designed to determine the susceptibility of bacterial isolates to ertapenem using the standard agar disc diffusion method. Each disc contains 10 micrograms of ertapenem, a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic belonging to the beta-lactam group. Ertapenem inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins, preventing bacterial growth. Manufactured by MAST Group under the MASTDISCS range, these antibiotic-impregnated discs support antimicrobial susceptibility testing of relevant bacterial pathogens, particularly Enterobacterales and other organisms for which validated ertapenem testing criteria are available. When placed on an appropriately inoculated agar medium, ertapenem diffuses into the surrounding agar and may produce a measurable zone of bacterial growth inhibition. Results are interpreted using current organism-specific susceptibility testing guidelines. Each pack contains five cartridges of 50 discs, providing a total of 250 discs for hospital laboratories, diagnostic centres, clinical microbiology laboratories and research institutions. Key Features - 10 µg Ertapenem Concentration: Each disc contains 10 micrograms of ertapenem. - Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Designed for evaluating bacterial susceptibility using agar disc diffusion. - Carbapenem Antibiotic Testing: Suitable for susceptibility investigations involving relevant bacterial isolates. - CLSI and EUCAST Applications: Listed by MAST for applicable CLSI and EUCAST disc diffusion procedures. - Antimicrobial Resistance Investigations: Supports laboratory assessment of ertapenem susceptibility in relevant Gram-negative organisms. - 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 laboratory handling and dispensing. - Dispenser Compatibility: Suitable for compatible MAST antibiotic disc dispensers. - Professional Laboratory Use: Ideal for hospital laboratories, microbiology laboratories and diagnostic centres. Specification Details Product Name Ertapenem Antibiotic Susceptibility Discs Brand MAST Product Range MASTDISCS Product Code ETP10C Antibiotic Ertapenem Antibiotic Class Carbapenem / Beta-Lactam Disc Concentration 10 µg Testing Method Agar Disc Diffusion Testing Standards CLSI and EUCAST (where applicable) Pack Quantity 5 × 50 Discs Total Discs 250 Packaging Dispensing Cartridges Storage Temperature 2–8°C Pack Dimensions 30 × 103 × 30 mm GTIN 15060392370824 Commodity Code 38229000 Regulatory Markings CE and IVDR Minimum Order Quantity 1 Pack Manufacturer Catalogue Status Stock Application Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Intended Use In Vitro Diagnostic Laboratory Testing Manufacturer MAST Group Country of Origin United Kingdom