Mycobacterium chelonae subsp. chelonae (Bergey et al.) Kubica et al.
Strain Designations
TMC 1544 [Friedmann]
Application
Sterility assurance
Testing antimicrobial agent
Isolation
Tortoise
Biosafety Level
2
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Antigenic Properties
Serotype chelonae
Product Format
freeze-dried
Storage Conditions
Frozen: -80°C or colder Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Live Culture: See Propagation Section
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
yes
Medium
ATCC® Medium 1395: Middlebrook 7H9 broth with ADC enrichment
ATCC® Medium 173: Middlebrook 7H10 agar with Middlebrook OADC enrichment
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C
Atmosphere: Aerobic
Name of Depositor
Trudeau Mycobacterial Culture Collection - TMC
Chain of Custody
ATCC <-- Trudeau Mycobacterial Culture Collection - TMC <-- NCTC 946 <-- FM Perry strain Friedmann
References
Skerman VB, et al. Approved lists of bacterial names. Int J Syst Bacteriol 30: 225-420, 1980.
Sterilization of single-use medical devices incorporating materials of animal origin--Validation and routine control of sterilization by liquid chemical sterilants. Geneva (Switzerland):International Organization for Standardization/ANSI;ISO ISO 14160:1998.
Standard Practice for Evaluation of Pre-saturated or Impregnated Towelettes for Hard Surface Disinfection . West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International;ASTM Standard Test Method E 2362-04.
Sterilization of single-use medical devices incorporating materials of animal origin --- Validation and routine control of sterilization by liquid chemical sterilants, Annex A. London, UK:British Standards Institution;British Standard BS EN ISO 14160:1998.
