Gentamicin 10mcg 1vl

Gentamicin 10mcg VL (Volume: 5ml) by HiMedia is a solution of gentamicin sulfate, used for antimicrobial susceptibility testing. It is a sterile solution containing 10mg/ml of gentamicin sulfate in tissue culture grade water, filtered through a 0.22m filter. The solution is colorless and clear, with a pH of 4.0-5.0 and osmolality of 5.0-35.0 mOsm/Kg H2O. It is commonly used in microbiology labs to determine the effectiveness of gentamicin against bacteria. Key Features:

• Concentration: 10mg/ml (10,000 mcg/ml) of gentamicin sulfate.
• Form: Sterile solution in tissue culture grade water.
• Volume: 5ml (VL indicates volume).
• Function: Used in antimicrobial susceptibility testing, specifically in the Bauer-Kirby method, to determine the effectiveness of gentamicin against microorganisms.
• Storage: Discs should be stored at 2-8C for routine use and at -20C to 8C for long-term storage.
• Appearance: Colorless, clear solution.
• pH: 4.0-5.0.
• Osmolality: 5.0-35.0 mOsm/Kg H2O.
• Sterility: Sterile filtered. 

Note: Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic and is effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by binding to bacterial ribosomes, interfering with protein synthesis and leading to bacterial cell death.