MEROPENEM, 10 μg, clsi, eucast, disc [Liofilchem-9068]
Valid Article
MEROPENEM, 10μg, clsi, eucast [Liofilchem]
CAUTION
This article is worded and codified by unit to make the order easier, but is always packaged in kit of 250 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
- MEROPENEM, 10μg
- Code: MEM
- clsi
- eucast
- 1st 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
- Filter paper discs
- 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
- 5 x 50 discs.
- Each discs cartridge is individually packed in a desiccant envelope
Transport Dangerous Goods
Transport not regulated
To be Ordered Separately
- Discs dispenser: must be from the same brand as the discs. Discs from other brands need to be placed manually on the plate using a 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 : 36 months
- Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of the total shelf life.
- Not to be used beyond the expiry date.
- The unopened package can be stored in most cases at -20°C to 8°C. Some products need to be stored at -20°C as maximum storage temperature (see external packaging)
- Leftover discs from an opened cartridges need to be stored at 2-8°C for no more than 7 days with desiccant
- Discs in a canister can be used for up to 2 months from first opening
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.