Preston Campylobacter Selective Supplement 1 x 10 Vials

This product has been discontinued. The recommended alternative is Modified Preston Campylobacter Supplement, SR0204E.

Oxoid Preston Campylobacter Selective Supplement is used for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli from human, animal, avian, and environmental samples.

• Add to Campylobacter Agar Base, Part No. CM0689B or Nutrient Broth No. 2, Part No. CM0067B
• Each vial supplements 500mL of medium

Preston Campylobacter Selective Supplement, Oxoid Composition

Preston Campylobacter Selective Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 18.5g of Campylobacter Agar Base in 475ml of distilled water and bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C. Aseptically add 25ml of Lysed Horse Blood (SR0048), and 1 vial of Preston Campylobacter Selective Supplement (SR0117 or SR0204) reconstituted as directed and one vial of Campylobacter Growth Supplement (SR0232). Mix well and pour into sterile Petri dishes.

Preston Campylobacter Selective Enrichment Broth, Oxoid Preparation:
Dissolve 12.5g of Nutrient Broth No.2 (CM0067) in 475ml of distilled water and sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C or below. Aseptically add 25ml of Lysed Horse Blood (SR0048), 1 vial of Preston Campylobacter Selective Supplement (SR0117 or SR0204) and 1 vial of Campylobacter Growth Supplement (SR0232). Aseptically dispense 5ml volumes in sterile small screw-capped bottles. The Selective Enrichment Broth may be stored for up to 7 days at 2-8°C.

Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the dehydrated medium at 10-30°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
Store the prepared plates at 2-8°C.