Antimicrobial resistance testing reagent

Veterinary diagnostic laboratories are constantly required to perform Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing with animal samples. Etest® is the ideal manual method for routine AST operations.

It consists of a predefined gradient of antibiotic concentrations placed on a plastic strip, which are used to determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of antibiotics.
The well-established Etest® method demonstrates high performance in AST, as it provides a level of precision that automated methods cannot reach.

For veterinary laboratories, determining quantitative MIC data is essential both to ensure animal health and to avoid any risk of zoonis, extremely dangerous to men.

Benefits of Etest® reagent for veterinary diagnostic

Complete range

• Over 100 antibiotics available for AST: visit our e-catalogue to see all available reagents

High performance reagent

• Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (MICs) are provided for microorganisms with unique growth requirements which cannot be tested by automated methods

Convenient Single Pack Etest® packaging

• One strip per package: no need to store opened strips
• Easy-to-open with one hand
• Standardized storage conditions: -20°C to +8°C for all antimicrobials
• Desiccant provided with each Etest® Single Pack to ensure stability