Influenza A virus (H3N2) (ATCC® VR-810™)

Classification: Orthomyxoviridae, Influenzavirus A  /  Product Format: frozen 1 mL per vial

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Classification Orthomyxoviridae, Influenzavirus A
Agent Influenza A virus (H3N2)
Strain A/Port Chalmers/1/73
Applications
Influenza Research
Biosafety Level 2
Product Format frozen 1 mL per vial
Storage Conditions -70°C or colder
Comments
Item is pooled allantonic fluid from infected eggs.
Effect on Host
Hemagglutinates chicken RBC
Recommended Host
SPF chicken embryonated eggs, 10-11 days
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 34°C
Growth Conditions: Dilute virus in D-PBS prior to inoculation.
Incubation: 2-3 days in a humidified atmosphere.
Effect on Host
Hemagglutinates chicken RBC
Name of Depositor AP Kendal, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Source Isolated during influenza outbreak, Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 1973
References

Schild GC, et al. Antigenic variation in current influenza A viruses: evidence for a high frequency of antigenic 'drift' for the Hong Kong virus. Bull. World Health Organ. 51: 1-11, 1974. PubMed: 4218138

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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
Product Sheet
Certificate of Analysis
Certificate of Analysis
MSDS
MSDS