Antibiotic Strips

Antibiotic strips or MIC testing strips are quantitative methods used to determine the MIC of an antibiotic for the organism under study. A predefined stable antimicrobial gradient is present on a thin inert carrier strip. These strips are very easy to apply on pre-inoculated agar plates. After application, the strips release antimicrobial from it, which forms a clear easy to read inhibition zone against the microorganisms.  MIC determination by antibiotic strips is usually done in clinical labs to assist with the treatment of infected patients and study the resistance pattern of infectious agents. Antibiotic strips are preferred because it is very easy to use and handle, cost-effective and results are obtained within 18-24 hours.

MIC testing strips for various antibiotics in individual or combination are available to purchase online on Biomall from different Indian suppliers.