Piperacillin/Tazobactam-SD210-5x50DS is referred as

Piperacillin/ Tazobactam PIT 100/10 mcg discs under Hi Media catalogue. Each pack of

Piperacillin/Tazobactam-SD210-5x50DSL contains 5 vials of 50 discs each. Each filter paper disc of SD210-5x50DS is of 6 mm diameter with printed "PIT 100/10" on centre of each side of the disc. Each Piperacillin/Tazobactam-SD210-5x50DS disc is saturated with 100/10 mcg Piperacillin/Tazobactam

Piperacillin/Tazobactam discs are used for antimicrobial susceptibilty test of bacteria 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 obeserved 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).