CEFTAZIDIME, 10μg, eucast, disc [BioRad-67298]
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CEFTAZIDIME, 10 μg, eucast [Bio-Rad]
CAUTION
This article is worded and codified by unit to make the order easier, but is always packaged in kit of 200 discs
Definition
A susceptibility testing disc impregnated with a defined amount of a specific antibacterial is intended to be used to determine the susceptibility of a specific bacterial organism (excluding mycobacteria) isolated from a clinical specimen by culture, using an agar diffusion method.
Specifications
- CEFTAZIDIME, 10µg
- Code: CZD10
- eucast
- 2nd choice
Quality Standards Comment
This method is based on a standardized procedure published by the WHO and adopted as consensual standard by the CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute), CA-SFM (Comité de l'Antibiogramme, Société Française de Microbiologie), and EUCAST (European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing).
Technical specifications
- Paper discs 6.5 mm
- Absorbent paper impregnated with precise concentrations of antimicrobial agents.
- The discs are clearly identified by a code: 1 to 3 letters for the antimicrobial agent and 1 to 3 figures for the concentration of the antimicrobial agent, printed on each side of the disc.
- Discs dispenser needs ideally to be from the same brand as the discs to fit the cartridges
Packaging & Labelling
- 4 x 50 discs
Transport Dangerous Goods
Transport not regulated
To be Ordered Separately
- Forceps
- Culture media
- Bacterial strains for quality control
- Densitometer
Instructions for use
- Follow the instructions in the leaflet.
- Follow the instruction of the current guidelines (CLSI, CA-SFM, EUCAST).
- Susceptibility testing quality controls should be done with the quality control strains detailed in the SBQC chapter, with the frequency described in the SOP.
Please consult the “Bacteriology laboratory procedures and resources” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Bacteriology-Laboratory-Resources.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor
Precautions for Use
All biological samples must be considered as potentially infectious and handled with the usual precautions (compulsory wearing of gloves, hand washing, etc.).
Storage
- Shelf life : 24 months
- Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of the total shelf life.
- Not to be used beyond the expiry date.
- Cartridges of disks must be stored in their containers at a temperature between +2°C and +8°C in a dry place.
- Discs can be used until expiry date even after being opened, following manufacturer's instructions
- The stability of the disks, of open cartridges placed in distributors (preserved according to the recommendations with desiccants) was validated in routine conditions during 6 weeks.
- If the cartridge remains in a disc distributor after dispatch, it is necessary to preserve at +2-8°C in a dry place with desiccants inside.
Waste management
After use, sterilise the cultures and all contaminated material. Please contact your watsan referent for advice on proper disposal.
Classification EC Regulation N° 1272/2008
Not classified as hazardous
MSF requirements
Reserved to bacteriology programmes.