Campylobacter Agar – CAMPY

Product Description & Summary

Campylobacter Selective Agar (CAMPY) is used for the selective isolation of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni from fecal or rectal swabs. The growth of normal fecal flora is inhibited on this media.

CAMPY is an enriched selective blood agar that will support good growth of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni. Based off Skirrow’s formulation, Brucella Blood Agar (BRU) is used as the nutritive base and is supplemented with trimethoprim, vancomycin, and polymyxin B to inhibit normal enteric bacteria. This media is prepared, dispensed, and packaged under oxygen-free conditions to prevent the formation of oxidized products prior to use.

Interpretation of Results & Limitations

If used properly, this agar supports good growth of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni isolated from clinical materials. Normal bowel flora organisms such as Proteus mirabilis, Escherichia coli, Enterococci spp., and Clostridium perfringens should be inhibited.

CAMPY will not provide complete information for identification of bacterial isolates. Additional biochemical test procedures from a pure culture are necessary for complete identification. Consult appropriate reference materials for additional information.

Quality Control

The following organisms are routinely used for quality assurance performance testing at Anaerobe Systems.

* Organisms specified by CLSI for quality control testing of CAMPY.

Product Storage & Shelf Life

Storage: Upon receipt, store at room temperature in original package until used. Avoid overheating or freezing. Do not use media if there are signs of deterioration (shrinking, cracking, or discoloration due to oxidation of media) or contamination. The expiration date applies to the product in its original packaging and stored as directed. Do not use product past the expiration date shown on the label.

Shelf Life: 90 days from date of manufacture.