MAST Imipenem 10 µg Antibiotic Susceptibility Discs – 250 Discs

MAST Imipenem 10 µg Antibiotic Susceptibility Discs are high-quality diagnostic laboratory discs designed to determine the susceptibility of bacterial isolates to imipenem using the standard agar disc diffusion method. Each disc contains 10 micrograms of imipenem, a broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic belonging to the beta-lactam group. Imipenem 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 provide consistent antibiotic potency and support reproducible inhibition zone measurements when used with validated antimicrobial susceptibility testing procedures. The discs are suitable for testing relevant Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial isolates, including selected Enterobacterales and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, where applicable susceptibility interpretation criteria exist. 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 Imipenem Concentration: Each disc contains 10 micrograms of imipenem. - Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: Designed for determining bacterial susceptibility using agar disc diffusion. - CLSI and EUCAST Applications: Listed by MAST for applicable CLSI and EUCAST testing procedures. - Carbapenem Antibiotic Testing: Supports susceptibility investigations involving clinically relevant bacterial pathogens. - Antimicrobial Resistance Assessment: Useful for investigating reduced carbapenem susceptibility in appropriate bacterial isolates. - Consistent Disc Potency: Manufactured to support reproducible inhibition zone measurements. - 250 Discs Per Pack: 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: Suitable for hospital microbiology laboratories, medical diagnostic centres and research facilities. Specification Details Product Name Imipenem Antibiotic Susceptibility Discs Brand MAST Product Range MASTDISCS Product Code IMI10C Antibiotic Imipenem 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 Disc Type Antibiotic-Impregnated Paper Discs Storage Temperature Typically 2–8°C; confirm product label Manufacturer Catalogue Status Stock Application Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Intended Use Professional In Vitro Diagnostic Laboratory Testing Manufacturer MAST Group Country of Origin United Kingdom