Division 3 Storage of isolates

In order to allow for e.g. later testing for antimicrobial susceptibility storage of a representative subset of isolates is recommended. One isolate per positive sample shall be stored. The Campylobacter isolate obtained from the quantitative analysis must be preferred. The isolates must be stored at the NRLs using the normal method for NRL culture collection, as long as it ensures viability of the strains for a minimum of two years.