Influenza A virus (H3N8) (ATCC® VR-317™) Classification: Orthomyxoviridae, Influenzavirus A / Product Format: frozen General Information Characteristics Culture Method Specifications History Documentation Print Email Share Share this product Facebook Twitter Google+ Permits and Restrictions View Permits Classification Orthomyxoviridae, Influenzavirus A Deposited As Influenza A virus Agent Influenza A virus (H3N8) Strain A/Equine/2/Miami/63 Applications Influenza Research Biosafety Level 2 Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country. Product Format frozen Storage Conditions -70°C or colder Comments Hemagglutinates both chick and guinea pig RBC. Higher HA titers obtained with guinea pig RBC. Type H3N8 Effect on Host Yes, in vitro effects: hemagglutinins in allantoic fluids Hemagglutinates chicken RBC and guinea pig RBC Recommended Host SPF CE (10 to 11 day, intra allantoic) Growth Conditions Incubation: 2 to 3 days at 35°C, with humidity Effect on Host Yes, in vitro effects: hemagglutinins in allantoic fluids Hemagglutinates chicken RBC and guinea pig RBC Name of Depositor GH Waddell Source Nasal washings from a thoroughbred horse References Waddell GH. . J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 143: 587, 1963. Permits These permits may be required for shipping this product: USDA APHIS VS 16-6 or 16-6A permit must be obtained and a copy of the permit must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment. The Application Form VS 16-3 (Import controlled material import or transport organisms or vectors) must be submitted to USDA APHIS Veterinary Services to obtain the VS 16-6 or 16-6A permit. Customer Acceptance of Responsibility, ATCC Form 62 required for distribution. 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 SDS