Laboratory · MA120 panel
Staphylococcus ID/AST Test Plate
Single-test 120-well plate that identifies Staphylococcus species and measures antibiotic MICs in one run on the MA120 system.
MA120 panelOverview
This test plate performs identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (ID/AST) of Staphylococcus species, including S. aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci, with oxacillin susceptibility for detecting MRSA in one run on the MA120 system. Its 120 wells hold 24 dehydrated identification substrates, read by colour change, and 96 susceptibility wells containing antibiotics at doubling dilutions, read by turbidity, so the laboratory gets the organism name and a true MIC for each drug from a single inoculation.
The plate is inoculated with a suspension standardised on the MT-06 turbidimeter, filled by the automated inoculation delivery system, incubated, and read on the MA120, which interprets MICs against CLSI and EUCAST breakpoints. Each plate is individually sealed as one test per pack and CE marked.
Medix East Africa supplies the Staphylococcus ID/AST Test Plate as part of an MA120 installation and as standalone reorders, with the lot number and expiry date recorded on every delivery. Our application specialists help new laboratories set up quality-control strains and reporting rules when the system goes live.
Pricing is issued by formal quotation, because it depends on monthly volume and delivery schedule.
Key features
- Identification and susceptibility in one plate
- 24 identification wells and 96 AST wells
- True MIC values for each antibiotic
- Read and interpreted on the MA120 system
- Individually sealed, one test per pack
- Lot and expiry recorded on every delivery
- Application support from Medix specialists
Technical specifications
| For use with | MA120 Microbial ID/AST System |
|---|---|
| Organism group | Staphylococcus species |
| Format | 120 wells: 24 ID + 96 AST |
| Pack | 1 test per pack |
| Interpretation | CLSI / EUCAST |
| Marking | CE |
| Category | Laboratory equipment |
| Supply | Standalone reorders or with an MA120 installation |
| Coverage | Kenya and East Africa |
Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and may vary by configuration. Confirmed specifications are stated on your formal quotation.
Clinical applications
- Hospital microbiology laboratories
- Referral hospitals
- Reference laboratories
- Infection control programmes
Support included with this equipment
Frequently asked questions
Medix East Africa issues pricing by formal quotation rather than publishing it online, because equipment price depends on configuration, quantity, delivery location and warranty terms. Email sales@medixafrica.com with the quantity you need, send a WhatsApp enquiry to 0113894809, or call +254 726 022122.
Yes. Medix biomedical engineers carry out site assessment before delivery, install and commission the equipment on site, run acceptance testing, and hand over with documentation. Installation is part of the supply for major equipment rather than a separate charge.
Yes. Operator training for the clinical staff who will use the equipment is delivered at handover, and technical training is available for your in-house biomedical department. Refresher training can be arranged when new staff join.
Yes. Medix holds genuine spare parts for the Staphylococcus ID/AST Test Plate locally and provides preventive maintenance, corrective repairs and calibration support through its in-house biomedical engineering team. Annual maintenance contracts are available covering scheduled visits, priority response and agreed parts terms.
Lead time depends on whether the configuration is held in local stock or ordered from the manufacturer. Confirmed lead times are stated on every formal quotation, and delivery scheduling is agreed with your facility in advance so that installation can be planned around theatre or laboratory workload.
