Piperacillin/Tazobactam-SD210-1PK is referred as

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

Piperacillin/Tazobactam-SD210-1PK contains 5 X 50 discs in plastic container. Each filter paper disc of SD210-1PK is of 6 mm diameter with printed "PIT 100/10" on centre of each side of the disc. Each Piperacillin/Tazobactam-SD210-1PK disc is saturated with100/10 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).