ATCC Launches New Quality Control Testing Tool Authenticult™

ATCC® today announced the availability of Authenticult™, a new quality control microbiology testing tool that offers ATCC Genuine Cultures™ in convenient, easy-to-use packaging.

The self-contained Authenticult packaging contains a lyophilized microorganism pellet, a reservoir of hydrating fluid and an inoculating swab.

The initial launch of Authenticult encompasses sets of microorganisms for use with the bioMérieux VITEK® Legacy microbial identification system. Visit the ATCC Web site (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 analysis.

In the United States, Authenticult products are available directly from ATCC, and internationally through ATCC authorized distributors.

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Source: ATCC