Cefotaxime-SD295E-5x50DS is referred as Cefotaxime CTX 5 mcg discs under Hi Media catalogue . Each pack of Cefotaxime-SD295E-5x50DS contains 5 vials of 50 discs each. Each filter paper disc of Cefotaxime-SD295E-5x50DS is of 6 mm diameter with printed "CTX 5" on centre of each side of the disc. Each Cefotaxime SD295E-5x50DS disc is saturated with 5mcg Cefotaxime.

Cefotaxime discs are used for antimicrobial susceptibility test of bacterial cultures using Bauer-Kirby Method. Generally Mueller Hinton Agar (M173/M1084) medium is used for susceptibility test. The susceptibility test is determined on the basis of zone of inhibition. The cultural response can be observed after incubating the standard culture at 35-37C for 18 hrs.

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