Improved ESBL Detection Strip

Ezy MIC™ strip is useful for quantitative determination of susceptibility of bacteria to antibacterial agents. The system comprises of a predefined quantitative gradient which is used for phenotypic detection of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase producing organism on appropriate agar media, following overnight incubation. Improved ESBL Detection Ezy MIC™ Strip is a thin, inert and porous paper strip coated with antibiotic and inhibitor on a single strip in a concentration gradient manner. The upper half has Ceftazidime, Cefotaxime mixture + Clavulanic acid with a highest concentration tapering downwards and capable of showing IC values in the range of 0.032 -4, whereas lower half is similarly coated with Ceftazidime, Cefotaxime mixture in reverse direction to show IC values in the range of 0.125 - 16. Both sides of the strip are likewise printed with the IC reading scale and the symbol “MIX+” printed on the top of the strip whereas "MIX" printed on bottom of the strips helps in easy identification of the antibiotic.