Combi XII-OD031-1PK is 8-in-one multi disc, referred to as an octo disc under HiMedia catalogue. It is designed for testing antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria for 8 different antibiotics at a time. Each pack ofOD031-1PK contains 10 flat circular rings; each ring containing 8 equidistance arms at the periphery. At the end of the each arm, there is one antibiotic disc with 6mm diameter. Each disc is saturated with a different antibiotic and the concentration and symbol of the respective antibiotic printed on it. Each disc is at least 24mm apart from the other disc. Combi XII-OD031-1PK octo discs are ideal to test Pseudomonas species. OD031-1PK disc can fit on 120 mm media plates. Generally used on Mueller Hinton Agar (M173) plates.

Composition of Combi XII-OD031-1PK:

Amikacin (AK) 10g

Augmentin (AMC) 30g

Cefotaxime (CTX) 10g

Tobramycin (TOB) 10g

Gentamicin (GEN) 10g

Piperacillin (PI) 75g

Ceftazidime (CAZ) 30g

Colistin (CL) 25g

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).