Culture Collections

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,

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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,

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