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Rickettsia rhipicephali (ATCC® VR-1638™)

Classification: Rickettsiaceae, Rickettsieae  /  Product Format: frozen 1 mL per vial

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Classification Rickettsiaceae, Rickettsieae
Agent Rickettsia rhipicephali
Strain CWPP
Biosafety Level 3

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.
Product Format frozen 1 mL per vial
Storage Conditions -70°C or colder
Effect on Host CPE, rounding and sloughing
Recommended Host Vero (ATCC® CCL-81™)
Growth Conditions Temperature: 34°C
Recommendations for Infection: Plate cells 24-48 hours prior to infection and infect when cultures are 80-90% confluent. Remove medium and inoculate with a small volume of agent (e.g. 1 mL per 25 cm2) diluted to provide an optimal MOI (e.g. 0.1). Adsorb by centrifugation at 800 x g for 30 minutes. End adsorption by adding agent growth medium.
Incubation: 6-20 days
Effect on Host CPE, rounding and sloughing
Name of Depositor GA Dasch, Naval Medical Research Center
Notice: Necessary PermitsPermits

These permits may be required for shipping this product:

  • USDA APHIS VS 16-6 or 16-6A permit must be obtained and a copy of the permit must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment. The Application Form VS 16-3 (Import controlled material import or transport organisms or vectors) must be submitted to USDA APHIS Veterinary Services to obtain the VS 16-6 or 16-6A permit.
  • Customer Acceptance of Responsibility, ATCC Form 62 required for distribution.
  • Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment.
Basic Documentation
Product Sheet
Product Sheet
Certificate of Analysis
Certificate of Analysis
SDS
SDS