Convenient, Easy-To-Use Packaging

Authenticult™ provides quality control testing laboratories with convenient, easy-to-use, cost effective, ATCC Genuine Cultures™ in a self-contained package that includes:

• lyophilized microorganism pellet
• reservoir of hydrating fluid
• inoculating swab

The following sets of Authenticult microorganisms for use with microbial identification systems are currently available:

ATCC® Number	Authenticult™ Set Description
20-1003	VITEK® GNI+ QC Set
20-1004	VITEK® GNS MIC QC Set
20-1005	VITEK® GPI QC Set
20-1007	VITEK® GPS MIC II Panels QC Set
20-1008	VITEK® NHI QC Set
20-1011	API® Rapid 20E QC Set
20-1042	API® 20A QC Set
20-1043	API® 20E Reagent QC Set
20-1045	API® M Medium QC Set
20-1046	API® OF Medium QC Set
20-1048	VITEK® ANI QC Set
20-1049	VITEK® GNS II QC Set
20-1051	VITEK® 2 GN QC Set
20-1052	VITEK® 2 GP QC Set
20-1053	API® 20E QC Set
20-1054	API® 20 NE QC Set
20-1055	API® 20 Step QC Set
20-1056	API® Staph QC Set
20-1061	VITEK® 2 NH ID Set
40-1001	VITEK® YBC QC Set
40-1003	VITEK® 2 YST QC Set

As new sets become available they will be added to this list.

Providing Reliable, Consistent Results

To ensure thorough characterization of every strain, Authenticult products are quality controlled utilizing a polyphasic approach that incorporates:                     

• Traditional biochemical methods
• Automated phenotypic testing and
• Genotypic analysis

Quality control testing continues through each step of the manufacturing process. Testing protocols and results become part of the laboratory record of each strain and a certificate of analysis is included with each strain. The characterization and purity testing protocols used in the manufacture of Authenticult products are the best in the business, providing reliable, consistent results. Come directly to the source for consistent, reliable, microbial strains. Authenticult is available directly from ATCC and our authorized international distributors only.