Division 2.2 Confirmation and speciation of the genus Campylobacter

Isolation and confirmation of Campylobacter organisms should be undertaken as described in ISO 10272-1:2006(E). At least one Campylobacter isolate per batch must be speciated using phenotypic methods as described in ISO 10272-1:2006(E) or published molecular methods such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques. The method used shall be indicated. The isolate speciated should be used for subsequent antimicrobial testing.

If a laboratory is less experienced in speciation, it shall store the isolate as set out in 2.4 pending additional training or send it to a more experience laboratory in consultation of the Community reference laboratory for Campylobacter.