FAQ related to microorganisms
This page provides information about the handling of microorganisms.
For questions related to the ordering of microorganisms please see our FAQ here or download our short guideline on how to order from the DSMZ.
Please select the topic of interest
- Strain information
- Safety Data Sheets and Certificates
- Handling of ampoules
- Labelling of preservation lots of ampoules and of actively growing cultures
- Storage and viability of received microorganisms
- Cultivation of microorganisms in my lab
- Deposit of strains
- Shipment of microorganisms
- Plasmids
- Bacteriophages
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What do I have to consider for a safe transport of microorganisms?
Please note: In each case of dispatch of biological material, the shipper is responsible for correct packaging and shipping. For support see our tutorial.
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What must my package contain?
Beside your samples, please include a printed copy of the accession form. Please make sure that you followed the instructions for the deposition process before sending the strain (for more information click here).
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Where do I send my package?
You will receive all relevant contact information during the deposition process. Please do not send us your bioresources until we have contacted you.
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I want to send an organism which is assigned to risk group 2. What do I have to consider?
Material allocated to Risk Group 2 falls under the "UN Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" affecting all modes of transport (road, air, rail, waterways). Such material has to be transported in UN certified packaging by a recognized courier. In some cases, we need an import permit and have to contact local authorities prior to shipment. Please have prepare all necessary documents and follow our instructions during the deposition process.
In case you want to send samples for analyses please provide all details before starting the shipment per email (MicrobialServices(at)dsmz.de) and wait for our reply.