Amphotericin-B-SD111-5x50DS is referred as Amphotericin-B AP 100 units disc under Hi Media catalogue. Each pack of Amphotericin-B-SD111-5x50DS contains 5 vials of 50 discs. Each filter paper disc of Amphotericin-B-SD111-5x50DS is of 6mm diameter with printed "AP 100 "on centre of each side of the disc. Each Amphotericin-B-SD111-5x50DS disc is saturated with 100 units Amphotericin-B.

Amphotericin-B discs are used for antimicrobial susceptibilty test of fungal cultures using Bauer-Kirby Method. Generally Muller Hinton Agar medium+ 2% Glucose + 0.5 mcg/ml Methylene Blue Dye is used for susceptibility test.The susceptibility test is determined on the basis of zone of inhibition. The cultural response can be obeserved after incubating the standard culture at 35-37C for 24-48 hrs.

Storage and shelf life: It is advised to store the discs always at -20C to +8C after opening. The disc loses its stability at higher temperature (45C).