Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ CCDA Selective Supplement

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ CCDA Selective Supplement is a freeze-dried selective supplement designed to enhance the isolation of Campylobacter species, including C. upsaliensis and Arcobacter spp. This supplement is specifically formulated for use with Campylobacter Blood-Free Selective Agar Base (CCDA Preston, Part No. CM0739B) and Arcobacter Broth Base (Part No. CM0965B), making it suitable for testing fecal, food, and environmental samples.

Key Features

1. Selective Supplement:
   • Enhances the isolation of Campylobacter spp. and Arcobacter spp. by inhibiting competing organisms.
2. Broad Application:
   • Effective in clinical, food, and environmental microbiology workflows.
3. Versatile Compatibility:
   • Designed for use with Campylobacter Blood-Free Selective Agar Base and Arcobacter Broth Base.
4. Convenient Format:
   • Supplied in freeze-dried form, facilitating long-term storage and ease of preparation.
5. Reliable Performance:
   • Ensures high specificity and reproducibility in microbiological testing.

Applications

1. Clinical Microbiology

• Isolation of Campylobacter spp., including C. upsaliensis, from fecal samples for diagnostic purposes.

2. Food Microbiology

• Detection of Campylobacter spp. and Arcobacter spp. in raw and processed food samples.
• Monitoring contamination in food production environments.

3. Environmental Microbiology

• Isolation of Arcobacter spp. and Campylobacter spp. from water, soil, and other environmental matrices.

Specifications

Preparation Instructions

1. Reconstitute: Dissolve the contents of one vial of CCDA Selective Supplement in sterile distilled water as directed.
2. Incorporate into Medium: Add the reconstituted supplement to:
   • 500mL of Campylobacter Blood-Free Selective Agar Base (CM0739B) for Campylobacter spp.
   • 2L of Arcobacter Broth Base (CM0965B) for Arcobacter spp.
3. Sterile Conditions: Mix thoroughly under aseptic conditions.
4. Dispense: Pour the prepared medium into sterile Petri dishes or tubes as required.

Advantages

1. Targeted Selectivity: Suppresses non-target organisms, facilitating accurate recovery of Campylobacter spp. and Arcobacter spp.
2. Wide Utility: Applicable to food safety, clinical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring.
3. Ease of Use: Freeze-dried format simplifies storage and preparation.
4. High Specificity: Optimized for reliable differentiation and isolation of target organisms.

Storage and Stability

• Storage: Store at 2–8°C in a dry environment.
• Shelf Life: Refer to product label for expiration date.

Packaging

• Product: CCDA Selective Supplement
• Catalog Numbers:
  • SR0155E: 10 vials (each vial for 500mL medium)
  • SR0155H: 10 vials (each vial for 2L medium)

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ CCDA Selective Supplement is an essential tool for isolating and differentiating Campylobacter spp. and Arcobacter spp. Its compatibility with Campylobacter Blood-Free Selective Agar Base (CCDA Preston) and Arcobacter Broth Base ensures consistent and reliable results in clinical, food, and environmental testing workflows. This supplement offers high specificity and ease of preparation, making it an indispensable choice for microbiology laboratories.