Gentamicin-SD170-5x50DS is referred as Gentamicin GEN 30 mcg discs under Hi Media catalogue . Each pack of Gentamicin-SD170-5x50DS contains 5 vials of 50 discs each. Each filter paper disc of Gentamicin-SD170-5x50DS is of 6 mm diameter with printed "GEN 30" on centre of each side of the disc. Each Gentamicin-SD170-5x50DS disc is saturated with 30mcg Gentamicin.

Gentamicin 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 to +8C after opening. The disc loses its stability at higher temperature (45C).