Features

• Intended use: HardyDiskTM AST Disks are used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing by the agar diffusion test procedure (KirbyBauer) of rapidly growing and certain fastidious bacterial pathogens; standardized methods for agar diffusion testing have been described for enterobacteriaceae, staphylococcus spp., pseudomonas spp., acinetobacter spp., listeria monocytogenes, enterococcus spp. and by modified procedures, haemophilus spp., neisseria gonorrhoeae, N. meningitidis and streptococcus spp
• Storage: Upon receipt store at -20 to 8°C away from direct light; do not store at less than -20°C disks should not be used if there are any signs of deterioration, discoloration, contamination or if the expiration date has passed
• HardyDisk™ AST’s are impregnated paper disks used for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST); also known as disk diffusion or Kirby-Bauer testing
• Each cartridge contains 50 disks that are spring loaded for smooth and reliable dispensing
• Hardy diagnostics offers a complete line of all commonly used antibiotics
• Improved cartridge design helps to prevent jamming and tearing
• HardyDisk™ AST cartridges are packaged in an all new canister that features a desiccant built into the lid
• Kirby-Bauer accessories available: Mueller hinton agar, McFarland standard, calipers and much more
• Spring loaded in cartridges of 50 disks for smooth and reliable dispensing
• The last disk in each cartridge is clearly marked with dark lines around its edge to signify the need for refill
• For use with dispenser number 260457 (not included) or 12 place dispenser catalog number 260640 (not included)