Aspergillus alabamensis Balajee et al.
MYA-3633 Product categoryFungi
ClassificationFungi, Dikarya, Ascomycota, Pezizomycotina, Eurotiomycetes, Eurotiomycetidae, Eurotiales, Aspergillaceae, AspergillusStrain designationAT2Type strainNoGenome sequenced strainYesProduct formatFrozenStorage conditions-80°C or colder
General
Specific applicationsAntifungal susceptibility testing
PreceptrolNo
Characteristics
CommentsThis organism is a CLSI control strain for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
The strain was re-identified as Aspergillus alabamensis, a close sister of Aspergillus terreus, based on the multigene sequence analysis. This change does not affect to its use as quality control strain for standard tests.
Handling information
MediumATCC Medium 325: Malt extract agar (Blakeslee's formula)
ATCC Medium 336: Potato dextrose agar (PDA)
ATCC Medium 200: YM agar or YM broth
Temperature24-26°C
AtmosphereAerobic
Handling procedureFrozen ampoules packed in dry ice should either be thawed immediately or stored in liquid nitrogen. If liquid nitrogen storage facilities are not available, frozen ampoules may be stored at or below -70°C for approximately one week. Do not under any circumstance store frozen ampoules at refrigerator freezer temperatures (generally -20°C). Storage of frozen material at this temperature will result in the death of the culture.
To thaw a frozen ampoule, place in a 25°C to 30°C water bath, until just thawed (approximately 5 minutes). Immerse the ampoule just sufficient to cover the frozen material. Do not agitate the ampoule.
Immediately after thawing, wipe down ampoule with 70% ethanol and aseptically transfer at least 50 µL (or 2-3 agar cubes) of the content onto a plate or broth with medium recommended.
Incubate the inoculum/strain at the temperature and conditions recommended. Inspect for growth of the inoculum/strain regularly. The sign of viability is noticeable typically after 2-3 days of incubation. However, the time necessary for significant growth will vary from strain to strain.
Handling notesThis organism is a CLSI control strain for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Additional, updated information on this product may be available on the ATCC® web site at www.atcc.org.
