Product Description
Cefixime CFM 5 µg is a HiMedia antibiotic sensitivity disc designed for in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacterial cultures by the agar disc diffusion method. Each 6 mm filter-paper disc is impregnated with 5 µg of cefixime.
Both sides of the disc are printed with the identification code “CFM 5,” allowing laboratory personnel to recognise the antimicrobial agent and potency during testing. HiMedia supplies this product under catalogue number SD211.
During a standard disc diffusion test, a prepared bacterial inoculum is spread uniformly over a suitable agar medium. The Cefixime CFM 5 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 inhibition zone around the disc is measured and interpreted using the current laboratory standard or guideline.
This product is suitable for microbiology, pharmaceutical, research, food, water, veterinary and educational laboratories that conduct antimicrobial susceptibility testing. It should be used only by trained personnel with appropriate microbiological facilities and quality-control procedures.
Key Features
- Contains cefixime at a potency of 5 µg per disc
- HiMedia product code SD211
- 6 mm filter-paper disc format
- Printed with “CFM 5” on both sides for easy identification
- Designed for agar disc diffusion susceptibility testing
- Suitable for use with appropriate Mueller Hinton and organism-specific media
- Convenient 50-disc pack for routine laboratory work
- Manufactured by HiMedia in India
- Supplied for professional laboratory and research use
- Can be applied using sterile forceps or a compatible disc dispenser
Product Overview
Antibiotic sensitivity discs are small filter-paper discs containing a standardised quantity of an antimicrobial agent. They are used to evaluate the in vitro response of a bacterial isolate to the antimicrobial under controlled laboratory conditions.
Cefixime is a cephalosporin antimicrobial agent. In this product, the specified disc potency is 5 µg. The disc is not a medicine or dosage form; it is a laboratory reagent for susceptibility testing.
The inhibition zone produced during testing must not be interpreted using an arbitrary value. Laboratories should follow the current CLSI, EUCAST or other approved method applicable to the organism, specimen type and testing programme. Breakpoints and quality-control requirements can change over time.
General Specifications
Product Name: Cefixime
Abbreviation / Disc Code: CFM
Potency: 5 µg per disc
Catalogue Number: SD211
Product Form: Antibiotic-impregnated filter-paper discs
Disc Diameter: 6 mm
Disc Marking: CFM 5 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 Medium: Appropriate susceptibility-testing medium selected according to the organism and method
Storage Temperature: -20°C to +8°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 the manufacturer
Intended Use: Laboratory, research or further manufacturing use only
Main Applications
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Used to evaluate the in vitro susceptibility response of compatible bacterial isolates to cefixime by the agar disc diffusion method.
Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Work
May be used in professional clinical microbiology workflows when the laboratory follows the applicable validated method, regulatory requirements and current interpretation standard.
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Suitable for microbiology laboratories involved in research, quality-control studies, method verification and antimicrobial evaluation.
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, colleges and professional training laboratories.
Food, Water and Veterinary Microbiology
May be used for research or surveillance testing of appropriate bacterial isolates when supported by a recognised method and laboratory quality system.
Key Benefits
- Standard 5 µg cefixime potency for applicable disc diffusion testing
- Clear CFM 5 identification 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 antibiotic solution is required before disc placement
- Compatible with aseptic forceps application and suitable disc dispensers
- Backed by HiMedia technical product 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 information is a general workflow only. The current approved laboratory method, product instructions and institutional SOP must be followed.
- Prepare a suitable agar plate at the correct depth for disc diffusion testing.
- Prepare the test organism inoculum to the required standard, commonly using a recognised turbidity standard.
- Inoculate the entire agar surface uniformly using a sterile swab.
- Allow the inoculated surface to absorb excess moisture for the method-specified time.
- Place the Cefixime CFM 5 µg disc aseptically using sterile forceps or a compatible disc dispenser.
- Maintain the required distance between adjacent discs.
- Incubate the plate using the temperature, atmosphere and duration specified for the organism.
- Measure the diameter of complete inhibition zones with a calibrated measuring device.
- Interpret and report the result 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 specially supplemented or organism-specific media.
The exact medium, inoculum density, disc spacing, incubation atmosphere, incubation time and interpretation criteria must be selected according to the organism and the current recognised standard. Do not apply one set of conditions to every organism.
Storage and Shelf-Life
Store Cefixime CFM 5 µg discs at -20°C to +8°C under dry conditions. Keep the product with the desiccant supplied in the individual pack and use it before the expiry date printed on the label.
- Return the discs to recommended storage promptly after use.
- Keep the container or cartridge tightly closed.
- Protect the discs from moisture and prolonged room-temperature exposure.
- Do not use wet, damaged, contaminated or expired discs.
- Allow refrigerated packaging to equilibrate appropriately before opening when required by the laboratory procedure.
- Record lot number, opening date and expiry information according to the quality system.
Quality-Control Considerations
Each new lot or shipment should be checked according to the laboratory’s quality-control programme using appropriate reference strains, media and incubation conditions.
Zone diameters can be affected by agar depth, pH, cation concentration, inoculum density, disc potency, storage conditions, incubation time and the measurement method. A valid result requires satisfactory quality-control performance.
Always use the current CLSI, EUCAST or other accepted standard for quality-control ranges and interpretation. Historical values should not be used automatically because standards may be revised.
Important Limitations
- The disc diffusion test is an in vitro laboratory test and does not by itself predict the complete clinical response of a patient.
- Results depend on correct organism identification, inoculum preparation, medium, incubation and interpretation.
- The product must not be used as a medicine or administered to humans or animals.
- The 5 µg disc should not be confused with cefixime discs of another potency.
- Susceptibility categories must be based on the current approved standard applicable to the organism.
- A missing or small inhibition zone should not be interpreted without checking test validity and quality control.
- The product is not intended for home testing or use by untrained individuals.
Safety and Handling
- Use only in a properly equipped microbiology laboratory.
- Handle bacterial cultures using the required biosafety practices.
- Wear suitable gloves, laboratory clothing and eye protection.
- Use sterile forceps or a validated disc dispenser.
- Avoid touching the discs with bare hands.
- Decontaminate used plates, cultures and disposables before disposal.
- Follow the Safety Data Sheet, institutional biosafety procedure and applicable waste regulations.
Cefixime CFM 5 µg Price in Bangladesh
The price of HiMedia Cefixime CFM 5 µg discs in Bangladesh may depend on current stock, batch availability, import cost, storage and cold-chain requirements, and institutional order quantity.
Contact Inaya Scientific for the latest price, expiry information, batch availability and delivery conditions.
Availability and Delivery in Bangladesh
HiMedia Cefixime CFM 5 µg, product code SD211, 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 arrangement and storage preparation before ordering.
Nationwide delivery is available across Bangladesh.
Why Choose Inaya Scientific?
Inaya Scientific supplies microbiology products, laboratory chemicals, culture media, antibiotic sensitivity discs, 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 transport arrangement
- Certificate of Analysis availability
- Technical Data Sheet availability
- Current price
- Institutional or bulk quotation
- Nationwide delivery arrangement
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cefixime CFM 5 µg?
It is an antibiotic sensitivity test disc containing 5 µg of cefixime for in vitro agar disc diffusion susceptibility testing.
What is the HiMedia product code?
The HiMedia product code or SKU is SD211.
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 CFM 5 for identification of the antibiotic and potency.
What method is it used for?
It is designed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing by the Bauer-Kirby or other 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 according to the current method.
How should the discs be stored?
Store at -20°C to +8°C under dry conditions with the supplied desiccant, and use before the expiry date.
Can it be used as medicine?
No. This is a laboratory sensitivity disc and must not be administered to humans or animals.
Can old breakpoint values be used?
Laboratories should use the current CLSI, EUCAST or other approved criteria because breakpoints and quality-control ranges may 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 Cefixime CFM 5 µg antibiotic sensitivity discs are suitable for professional laboratories requiring a clearly identified 5 µg cefixime disc for agar diffusion susceptibility testing. The 6 mm discs, CFM 5 printing and 50-disc pack make the product practical for routine microbiology work.
For dependable results, laboratories should maintain the recommended storage temperature, use appropriate culture media and reference strains, and interpret inhibition zones using the current approved standard.
Order From Inaya Scientific
Seller: Inaya Scientific
Product: Cefixime CFM 5 µg
Brand: HiMedia
Product Code: SD211
Country of Origin: India
Potency: 5 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 SD211, required quantity, delivery address and contact number.
