+++ Winter Break +++
Please note that orders and requests received via email or our webshop during our Winter Break from 15 Dec 2025 to
9 Jan 2026 will be stored in our systems, but not processed until after the break.
Shipping of pending purchase orders will start on 12 Jan 2026 in the order of their arrival at DSMZ.
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Frequently Asked Questions ...
... related to
- how to order from the DSMZ
- microorganisms (bacteriophages)
- human and animal cell lines
- plant viruses and plant virus diagnostics
- scientific analyses and services.
If the FAQs and the information below do not answer your question, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support.
Additional information: download of forms, price list ...
- Forms (see below)
- Price List
- List of Media for Microorganisms, see also MediaDive
- Handling information (e.g. safety instruction, handling of ampoules)
Accession forms and product order forms (pdf)
Note: the order form contains the Material Transfer Agreement
| Microorganisms | Human and Animal Cell Lines | Plant Viruses |
Accession Form | Microorganisms, Phages | Human and Animal Cell Lines | Plant Viruses |
Order Form | Order Form not available. Please place your | Plant Viruses |
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
| MTA | Microorganisms | Plant Viruses |
Service order form (pdf)
| Microorganisms | Human and Animal Cell Lines |
Services |
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