Influenza B virus (ATCC® VR-296™) Classification: Orthomyxoviridae, Influenzavirus B / Product Format: frozen 1 mL per vial General Information Characteristics Culture Method Specifications History Documentation Print Email Share Share this product Facebook Twitter Google+ Permits These permits may be required for shipping this product: 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. Classification Orthomyxoviridae, Influenzavirus B Agent Influenza B virus Strain B/Maryland/1/59 Applications Influenza Research Biosafety Level 2 Product Format frozen 1 mL per vial Storage Conditions -70°C or colder Effect on Host Hemagglutinates chicken RBC Recommended Host SPF chicken embryonated eggs, 10-11 days Growth Conditions Temperature: 35°C Recommendations for Infection: Dilute virus in D-PBS prior to inoculation. Incubation: 2-3 days Effect on Host Hemagglutinates chicken RBC Name of Depositor MT Coleman Source Patient in Maryland, 1959 References Robinson RQ. . Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 112: 658, 1963. Permits These permits may be required for shipping this product: 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 Certificate of Analysis MSDS