Product Description
Cefuroxime CXM 30 µg is a HiMedia antibiotic sensitivity disc designed for in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacterial cultures by the Bauer-Kirby agar disc diffusion method. Each filter-paper disc contains 30 µg of cefuroxime.
The discs have a diameter of 6 mm and are printed with the identification code “CXM 30” on the centre of both sides. This marking helps laboratory personnel identify the antimicrobial agent and potency during plate preparation, incubation and zone measurement.
HiMedia supplies this product under catalogue number SD061. During testing, a standardised bacterial inoculum is spread uniformly over a suitable agar medium, and the Cefuroxime CXM 30 µg disc is placed on the inoculated surface using sterile forceps or a compatible disc dispenser.
After incubation under the conditions required for the test organism, the diameter of the complete inhibition zone is measured and interpreted according to the current recognised laboratory standard. Interpretation should always follow the latest applicable CLSI, EUCAST or institutional guideline rather than relying on old breakpoint values.
Key Features
- Contains cefuroxime at a potency of 30 µg per disc
- HiMedia catalogue number SD061
- 6 mm filter-paper disc format
- Printed with “CXM 30” on both sides for easy identification
- Designed for Bauer-Kirby agar disc diffusion testing
- Suitable for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of compatible bacterial cultures
- Can be placed using sterile forceps or a compatible disc dispenser
- Convenient pack containing 50 discs
- Manufactured by HiMedia in India
- Suitable for professional microbiology and research laboratories
Product Overview
Antibiotic sensitivity discs are standardised filter-paper discs impregnated with a defined quantity of an antimicrobial agent. They are placed on an inoculated agar plate to assess the in vitro response of a bacterial isolate to the antimicrobial.
Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin antimicrobial agent. In this product, each disc contains a specified potency of 30 µg. The disc is a laboratory testing reagent and is not a medicine, tablet or injectable product.
The size of the inhibition zone around the disc can be affected by the test organism, medium composition, agar depth, inoculum density, disc storage, incubation conditions and measurement technique. Valid interpretation therefore requires a standardised method and satisfactory quality-control results.
General Specifications
Product Name: Cefuroxime
Abbreviation / Disc Code: CXM
Potency: 30 µg per disc
Catalogue Number: SD061
Product Form: Antibiotic-impregnated filter-paper discs
Disc Diameter: 6 mm
Disc Marking: CXM 30 printed on the centre of both sides
Brand: HiMedia
Country of Origin: India
Pack Size: 50 discs per pack
Packaging Format: Contact Inaya Scientific for confirmation
Recommended Test Method: Bauer-Kirby agar disc diffusion method
Recommended Medium: Appropriate susceptibility-testing medium selected for the organism
Storage Temperature: -20°C
Storage Condition: Dry conditions with the supplied desiccant
Shelf Life: Use before the expiry date printed on the product label
Certificate of Analysis: Subject to batch and manufacturer availability
Technical Data Sheet: Available from HiMedia
Intended Use: Laboratory and research use only
Main Applications
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Used to assess the in vitro response of compatible bacterial isolates to cefuroxime by a standardised agar disc diffusion procedure.
Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Work
May be used in professional clinical microbiology workflows when the laboratory follows the applicable validated method, quality-control requirements and regulatory procedures.
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Suitable for research, quality-control studies, method verification and antimicrobial evaluation in pharmaceutical microbiology laboratories.
Research and Development
Can support studies involving bacterial antimicrobial response, resistance screening and comparative disc diffusion testing.
Educational Microbiology
Useful for supervised teaching and demonstration of disc diffusion principles in universities, medical colleges and laboratory training centres.
Food, Water and Veterinary Microbiology
May be used for research or surveillance testing of suitable bacterial isolates when supported by a recognised method and laboratory quality system.
Key Benefits
- Standard 30 µg cefuroxime potency for applicable disc diffusion testing
- Clear CXM 30 marking on both sides
- Compact 6 mm disc format
- Supports convenient routine susceptibility-testing workflows
- Pack of 50 discs is suitable for regular laboratory use
- No preparation of an antibiotic solution is required before placement
- Compatible with sterile-forceps application and suitable disc dispensers
- Supported by HiMedia technical documentation
Who Should Buy This Product?
- Clinical microbiology laboratories
- Pharmaceutical quality-control laboratories
- Universities and medical colleges
- Research institutes
- Food microbiology laboratories
- Water-testing laboratories
- Veterinary microbiology laboratories
- Public health and surveillance laboratories
- Laboratory training centres
- Scientific and microbiology product suppliers
Basic Test Procedure
The following is a general workflow only. The current approved method, HiMedia instructions and institutional SOP must be followed.
- Prepare a suitable susceptibility-testing agar plate at the required depth.
- Prepare the test organism inoculum to the method-specified density, commonly equivalent to a recognised turbidity standard.
- Inoculate the entire agar surface uniformly using a sterile swab.
- Allow the inoculated surface to absorb excess moisture for the specified period.
- Place the Cefuroxime CXM 30 µg disc aseptically using sterile forceps or a compatible disc dispenser.
- Maintain appropriate spacing between adjacent antimicrobial discs.
- Incubate the plate using the temperature, atmosphere and duration required for the organism.
- Measure complete inhibition-zone diameters using a calibrated measuring device.
- Interpret and report results using the current approved breakpoint and quality-control standard.
Recommended Media and Testing Conditions
HiMedia identifies Mueller Hinton Agar for rapidly growing aerobic organisms in the Bauer-Kirby disc diffusion method. Fastidious organisms may require supplemented or organism-specific media.
The exact medium, agar depth, inoculum density, disc spacing, incubation atmosphere, temperature, incubation time and interpretation criteria must be selected according to the organism and the current recognised standard.
Storage and Shelf-Life
On receipt, store Cefuroxime CXM 30 µg discs at -20°C under dry conditions with the desiccant supplied in the individual pack. Use the product before the expiry date printed on the label.
- Return the discs to recommended storage promptly after use.
- Keep the container or cartridge properly closed.
- Protect the discs from moisture and prolonged room-temperature exposure.
- Do not use wet, damaged, contaminated or expired discs.
- Follow the laboratory procedure for temperature equilibration before opening refrigerated or frozen packaging.
- Record the lot number, opening date and expiry information according to the quality system.
Quality-Control Considerations
Each new lot or shipment should be evaluated under the laboratory’s quality-control programme using suitable reference organisms, approved media and standard incubation conditions.
Zone diameters can be influenced by agar depth, medium pH, inoculum density, disc potency, storage, incubation and measurement technique. A valid test requires acceptable quality-control performance.
Use current CLSI, EUCAST or other approved quality-control ranges and interpretation criteria. Do not use historical values automatically because standards and breakpoints may be revised.
Important Limitations
- The disc diffusion test is an in vitro laboratory procedure and does not by itself determine the complete clinical response of a patient.
- Results depend on correct organism identification, inoculum preparation, media, incubation and interpretation.
- This product must not be administered to humans or animals.
- The 30 µg disc should not be confused with cefuroxime products of another potency or dosage form.
- Susceptibility categories must be assigned using a current approved standard applicable to the test organism.
- A small or absent inhibition zone must not be interpreted without checking test validity and quality-control results.
- This product is not intended for home testing or use by untrained individuals.
Safety and Handling
- Use only in a properly equipped microbiology laboratory.
- Handle test organisms according to the required biosafety practices.
- Wear suitable gloves, laboratory clothing and eye protection.
- Apply discs using sterile forceps or a validated disc dispenser.
- Do not touch discs with bare hands.
- Decontaminate used plates, cultures and disposable materials before disposal.
- Follow the product instructions, institutional biosafety procedure and applicable waste regulations.
Cefuroxime CXM 30 µg Price in Bangladesh
The price of HiMedia Cefuroxime CXM 30 µg discs in Bangladesh may depend on current stock, batch and expiry availability, import cost, storage requirements and order quantity.
Contact Inaya Scientific for the latest price, batch information, expiry date and delivery conditions.
Availability and Delivery in Bangladesh
HiMedia Cefuroxime CXM 30 µg, product code SD061, is available through Inaya Scientific subject to current stock and import availability.
Because antibiotic sensitivity discs require controlled storage, customers should confirm delivery time, transport arrangements and storage preparation before ordering.
Nationwide delivery is available across Bangladesh.
Why Choose Inaya Scientific?
Inaya Scientific supplies microbiology products, culture media, antibiotic sensitivity discs, laboratory chemicals, scientific instruments and laboratory accessories to educational, research and industrial customers throughout Bangladesh.
Customers can contact Inaya Scientific to confirm:
- Current stock and batch number
- Expiry date
- Original HiMedia packaging
- Pack format and 50-disc quantity
- Storage and transportation arrangements
- Certificate of Analysis availability
- Technical Data Sheet availability
- Current price
- Institutional or bulk quotation
- Nationwide delivery arrangement
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cefuroxime CXM 30 µg?
It is an antibiotic sensitivity disc containing 30 µg of cefuroxime for in vitro agar disc diffusion susceptibility testing.
What is the HiMedia product code?
The HiMedia catalogue number or SKU is SD061.
How many discs are supplied in one pack?
The specified pack size is 50 discs per pack.
What is the diameter of each disc?
Each filter-paper disc has a diameter of 6 mm.
How is the disc identified?
Both sides are printed with the code CXM 30 for easy identification of the antimicrobial agent and potency.
Which method is it used for?
It is designed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing by the Bauer-Kirby or another approved agar disc diffusion procedure.
Which medium should be used?
Mueller Hinton Agar is commonly used for rapidly growing aerobic bacteria. Fastidious organisms may require different or supplemented media.
How should the discs be stored?
Store the discs at -20°C under dry conditions with the supplied desiccant and use them before the expiry date.
Can it be used as medicine?
No. This is a laboratory susceptibility-testing disc and must not be administered to humans or animals.
Can old breakpoint values be used?
No. Use the current CLSI, EUCAST or other approved criteria because breakpoints and quality-control ranges can be updated.
Is a Certificate of Analysis available?
COA availability depends on the batch and manufacturer system. Contact Inaya Scientific for confirmation.
Can it be delivered outside Dhaka?
Yes. Nationwide delivery is available across Bangladesh, subject to suitable storage and transportation arrangements.
HiMedia Cefuroxime CXM 30 µg antibiotic sensitivity discs are suitable for professional laboratories requiring a clearly identified 30 µg cefuroxime disc for agar diffusion susceptibility testing. The 6 mm discs, CXM 30 marking and 50-disc pack make the product practical for routine microbiology work.
For dependable results, laboratories should maintain the recommended storage condition, use the appropriate media and quality-control organisms, and interpret inhibition zones using the current approved standard.
Order From Inaya Scientific
Seller: Inaya Scientific
Product: Cefuroxime CXM 30 µg
Brand: HiMedia
Product Code: SD061
Country of Origin: India
Potency: 30 µg per disc
Pack Size: 50 discs per pack
Mobile: +880 1778-492798
WhatsApp: 01620-247815
Email: inayascientific@gmail.com
Website: www.inayascientific.com
Delivery: Nationwide delivery across Bangladesh
When requesting a quotation, mention the product name, product code SD061, required quantity, delivery address and contact number.
