Ordering of Cultures and Payment Information

Ordering

Microorganisms listed in the Catalogue can be purchased by Research and Educational establishments. Cultures are dispatched on the understanding that there may be restrictions on their commercial use. Cultures are provided without the right to transfer to third parties. Culture delivery is carried out in response to written orders.

Species name and the number of the collection strain required should be requested  in accordance with the IEGM Collection Catalogue of Strains.

Orders for the cultures should be addressed to:

Distribution of cultures is generally restricted to individuals who are trained in microbiology and have access to properly equipped laboratories. Lyophilised cultures are mailed immediately. Users receiving cultures from the IEGM Collection are responsible for their proper handling. The Collection is not liable for possible damages arising from shipment and handling of cultures. As a rule, lyophilised cultures are distributed in ampules, while strains which cannot be lyophilised are delivered on agar media.

Price

Freeze dried ampoule – 100 US dollars

Actively growing culture – 140 US dollars

Provision of cultures to commercial companies – at a negotiated price. Prices does not include freight charge.