Culture Collections
@culturecollections.org.uk
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is the custodian of four unique collections of expertly preserved, authenticated cell lines and microbial strains for use in medical science and laboratory healthcare. Culture Collections consists of: European Collection of Cell Cultures (ECACC), National Collection of Type Cultures (NCTC), National Collection of Pathogenic Viruses (NCPV) and the National Collection of Pathogenic Fungi (NCPF). Culture Collections supply a range of products including: cell lines, bacteria, mycoplasmas, viruses and fungi. Services include cell line authentication. bespoke cell culture, cell culture training, DNA/RNA extraction, human genetic services, contract freeze-drying, mycoplasma testing, patent deposits, safe deposits and sterility testing.
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About Culture Collections
Culture Collections, operated by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), provides a wide range of expertly preserved and authenticated cell lines and microbial strains. These collections are essential for scientific research and are used by scientists worldwide to study the effects of various substances on human cells, develop treatments and drugs, and conduct diagnostic tests. With a focus on quality, integrity, and expertise, Culture Collections ensures that all materials are certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
The collections include the European Collection of Authenticated Cell Cultures (ECACC), the National Collection of Type Cultures (NCTC), the National Collection of Pathogenic Viruses (NCPV), and the National Collection of Pathogenic Fungi (NCPF). These collections play a vital role in fields such as drug discovery, vaccine efficacy studies, clinical diagnostics, and environmental microbiology testing. As a UK Health Security Agency Biological Resource Centre, Culture Collections supports the biomedical community globally.
Discover the authentic materials you need for your research at Culture Collections
Company type
Government Agency
Year founded
1920
Company size
51-200 employees
