antibiotic disk dispenser

An antibiotic disk dispenser is a device used in microbiology laboratories to dispense antibiotic disks onto agar plates for susceptibility testing. The dispenser usually consists of a circular disk holder and a mechanism for dispensing the disks onto the agar surface. The disks are impregnated with specific antibiotics, and by placing them on the agar, the bacteria can grow around them. If the bacteria are susceptible to the antibiotic, a clear area, known as a zone of inhibition, will appear around the disk.

The use of an antibiotic disk dispenser helps to standardize the size and placement of the disks on the agar plate, ensuring consistent and reliable results. It also minimizes the risk of contamination and saves time by automating the process of dispensing the disks.

Overall, an antibiotic disk dispenser is an important tool in microbiology laboratories for the accurate and efficient testing of bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics.