The National Collections of Type Cultures (NCTC) is the world’s longest-established bacterial culture collection, including over 5,800 type and reference bacterial strains spanning diverse geographic regions and disease conditions, and including strains with known antimicrobial resistance mechanisms or specific plasmids.

CellBank now distribute NCTC products in partnership with the UK Health Security Agency to improve access for Oceania-based customers.

NCTC strains are a vital resource for the life sciences community. Many are included in internationally recognised standard methods as definitive control strains for microbiological testing. All strains are characterised and authenticated, preserved as freeze-dried (lyophilised) cultures, sealed in fused-glass ampoules, and stored primarily at 4-10°C.

High molecular weight DNA (approx. 2µg) is available from selected strains, suitable for molecular applications including whole genome sequencing.

Certain highly pathogenic strains are subject to supply restrictions. Registration is required for individuals and organisations requesting access to restricted strains.

You can view more information and explore the NCTC collection on their website here: https://www.culturecollections.org.uk/products/bacteria-and-mycoplasmas/