Evaluation of spot CAMP test for identification of group B streptococci

J Clin Microbiol. 1986 Aug;24(2):296-7. doi: 10.1128/jcm.24.2.296-297.1986.

Abstract

The CAMP (Christie-Atkins-Munch-Petersen) test is commonly used for the presumptive identification of Streptococcus agalactiae (Lancefield group B). Using 350 clinical isolates of beta-hemolytic streptococci, we compared a 30-min spot CAMP test with the standard overnight CAMP test and the Lancefield precipitin test. We found 99% agreement among all three tests for all streptococci tested. The spot CAMP test is a rapid, inexpensive, and accurate method for identifying group B streptococci.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriological Techniques
  • Humans
  • Precipitin Tests
  • Streptococcus agalactiae / classification
  • Streptococcus agalactiae / isolation & purification*