The CECT has a selection of strains with reduced price for different applications.
Application in teaching microbiology
These strains are available in freeze-dried form or as an active culture (List of strains)
Active culture: store at 4 ° C for a maximum period of 15 days from the date of shipment.
Freeze-dried: follow the attached instructions for reconstitution.
Challenge test strains
These strains are available in freeze-dried form. For strains recovery conditions (culture media, incubation temperature), check the strain data sheet at the CECT.
| Aspergillus brasiliensis | CECT 2574 |
| Candida albicans | CECT 1394 |
| Escherichia coli | CECT 516 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | CECT 111 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | CECT 239 |
Strains for water analysis
These strains are available in freeze-dried form
| Citrobacter freundii | CECT 4626 |
| Clostridium perfringens | CECT 376 |
| Enterococcus faecium | CECT 410 |
| Escherichia coli | CECT 434 |
Warranty period is 30 days from the strain reception date.
