MAST Vancomycin 5µg Antibiotic Susceptibility Discs – 5 × 50 Discs

MAST Vancomycin 5µg Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Discs are antibiotic-impregnated paper discs designed for laboratory assessment of bacterial susceptibility to Vancomycin using agar disc diffusion methods where validated testing procedures and interpretive criteria are available. Each disc contains 5 micrograms of Vancomycin, a glycopeptide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to D-alanyl-D-alanine terminal residues of peptidoglycan precursors. Vancomycin is primarily active against susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including certain Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Enterococcus species. Manufactured by MAST Group, these discs provide standardized antibiotic content for microbiology laboratories, hospital laboratories, diagnostic centres, healthcare institutions and research facilities. Clinical testing consideration: Vancomycin disc diffusion is unsuitable for determining susceptibility in some important organisms, including Staphylococcus aureus, for which a validated minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method is required. The 5µg disc should only be used for clinical interpretation where current organism-specific guidelines explicitly support it. Key Features - 5µg Antibiotic Concentration: Each disc contains 5 micrograms of Vancomycin. - Glycopeptide Antibiotic: Designed for microbiological investigations involving Vancomycin. - Agar Disc Diffusion Format: Suitable for validated disc diffusion laboratory procedures. - Gram-Positive Bacterial Investigations: Supports appropriate testing involving selected Gram-positive organisms. - Standardized Antibiotic Content: Manufactured with a defined quantity of Vancomycin per disc. - Convenient Packaging: Five cartridges containing 50 discs each. - Laboratory Compatibility: Designed for use with compatible antibiotic disc dispensers. - Professional Laboratory Application: Suitable for clinical microbiology and research laboratories. - Refrigerated Storage: Recommended storage temperature of 2–8°C. Specification Details Product Name Vancomycin Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Discs Brand MAST Product Range MASTDISCS Product Code VA5C Manufacturer Order Number 112028 Antibiotic Vancomycin Antibiotic Class Glycopeptide Concentration 5µg per disc Test Method Agar Disc Diffusion, where validated Pack Size 5 × 50 Discs Total Quantity 250 Discs Format Antibiotic-Impregnated Paper Discs Application Microbiological Susceptibility Investigations Storage Temperature 2–8°C Package Dimensions 30 × 103 × 30 mm Package Weight 38g GTIN 15060392371609 Commodity Code 38229000 Minimum Order Quantity 1 Pack Manufacturer Catalogue Status Stock Manufacturer MAST Group