The Source for Microbial Reference Strains Since 1925

ATCC Genuine Cultures^® are direct, minimal-passage decendants of the original material deposited with ATCC. Each strain is characterized, carefully preserved and stored, and backed by our expert technical support.   

Microbial Cultures

• SafeTsource™ non-animal origin microbial cultures
• Preceptrol^® cultures: ATCC quality at a great value
• Extremophile strains
• Methicillin-Resistant/Sensitive Research Materials

Microbial Reagents

• DNA and RNA
• Protozoa media
• Freeze media and supplements
• Purified pneumococcal polysaccharides

Customer Applications*

• Quality control testing, including controls for rapid identification
• Sensitivity and specificity testing for detection and diagnostic assays
• Development of therapies and vaccines
• Pharmaceutical microbiology
• Industrial microbiology and biotechnology
• Basic research

Custom Solutions*

ATCC can provide custom solutions for industry, government, and academic projects. ATCC offers a range of microbiology research and production capabilities. Contact technical support regarding custom project needs.