Liofilchem MIC Test Strip

Liofilchem’s MIC Test Strips are an innovative and highly accurate solution for determining the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of antimicrobial agents against microorganisms. The MIC Test Strips are made of special high-quality paper, impregnated with a predefined concentration gradient of antibiotics, across 15 two-fold dilutions, like those of a conventional MIC method. These strips provide a quantitative assay for identifying resistance patterns and indicating appropriate patient treatment. Liofilchem’s MIC Test Strips are available in various antibiotic configurations and come in blister packs of 10 strips, 30 strips, and 100 strips.

One side of the strip displays a MIC scale in µg/mL and a code identifying the antimicrobial agent. The strips are easy to use and require no specialized training. The method principle of the MIC Test Strip is straightforward. When the strip is applied to an inoculated agar surface, the preformed exponential gradient of the antimicrobial agent is transferred into the agar matrix. After 18 hours of incubation or longer, a symmetrical inhibition ellipse centered along the strip is formed. The MIC is read directly from the scale in terms of µg/mL at the point where the edge of the inhibition ellipse intersects with the MIC Test Strip. Liofilchem’s MIC Test Strips offer several advantages over traditional MIC testing methods in that they are faster and easier to use. The strips are also very accurate and provide follow-up results. This makes it an ideal solution for microbiologists and doctors, and for researchers to obtain reliable and timely information about susceptibility of microorganisms to antibiotics.

Moreover, Liofilchem’s MIC Test Strips are protected by an international patent, which ensures their quality and authenticity. Overall, Liofilchem’s MIC Test Strips are a top-quality solution for anyone looking for a reliable and efficient method for determining the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of antimicrobial agents against microorganisms.

Liofilchem® MIC Test Strips are a highly effective quantitative assay for determining the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of antimicrobial agents against microorganisms. The strips are made of special high-quality paper impregnated with a predefined antibiotic concentration gradient across 15 two-fold dilutions. On one side of the strip, a MIC scale in µg/mL and a code that identifies the antimicrobial agent are displayed. The strips are available in a large variety of antibiotic configurations.

The method principle of the Liofilchem® MIC Test Strips involves applying the strip onto an inoculated agar surface, where the preformed exponential gradient of the antimicrobial agent is transferred into the agar matrix. After an incubation period of 18 hours or longer, a symmetrical inhibition ellipse is formed, and the MIC is read directly from the scale in terms of µg/mL at the point where the edge of the inhibition ellipse intersects with the MIC Test Strip.