ATCC Launches New Quality Control Testing Tool Authenticult(TM).Easy-to-use format using ATCC ATCC American Type Culture Collection, see there Genuine Cultures MANASSAS, Va. -- ATCC([R]) today announced the availability of Authenticult[TM], a new quality control microbiology testing tool that offers ATCC Genuine Cultures[TM] in convenient, easy-to-use packaging. The self-contained Authenticult packaging contains a lyophilized ly·oph·i·lize tr.v. ly·oph·i·lized, ly·oph·i·liz·ing, ly·oph·i·liz·es To freeze-dry (blood plasma or other biological substances). [lyophil(ic) + -ize. microorganism microorganism /mi·cro·or·gan·ism/ (-or´gah-nizm) a microscopic organism; those of medical interest include bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. pellet, a reservoir of hydrating fluid and an inoculating swab. The initial launch of Authenticult encompasses sets of microorganisms for use with the bioMerieux VITEK([R]) Legacy microbial microbial pertaining to or emanating from a microbe. microbial digestion the breakdown of organic material, especially feedstuffs, by microbial organisms. identification system. Visit the ATCC website (www.atcc.org) to view the list of QC sets. In the future, additional sets for QC of microbial identification systems will be made available. To ensure thorough characterization of every strain, Authenticult products are quality controlled utilizing a polyphasic approach that incorporates traditional biochemical methods, as well as automated phenotypic testing and genotypic genotypic emanating from or pertaining to genotype. genotypic selection selection of breeding stock on the basis of known inherited characteristics. analysis. In the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Authenticult products are available directly from ATCC, and internationally through ATCC authorized distributors. About ATCC ATCC is the world's largest biological resource center and the most comprehensive source of reference cultures and reagents used by researchers in academic and industry laboratories. Since 1925, ATCC has set the standard for authentication and distribution of biological reference materials for life science research in the public and private sector. www.atcc.org. |
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