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Cell Authentication

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Confirm the identity and purity of your cells

Test your cells. Trust your data.

Depend on the leader in cell authentication

Research results are only valid and reproducible when the cell cultures and materials used in experiments are accurately identified and uncontaminated. ATCC offers scientists a range of high-quality cell authentication testing services backed by more than a century of experience in biomaterial management and authentication standards.

ATCC can help you find the solutions that best meet your needs—explore our cell authentication offerings and let us help you guarantee the integrity of your research.

ATCC Cell Authentication Services

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Human Cell STR Profiling

STR markers—tiny repeating segments of DNA between genes—at specific loci establish a DNA fingerprint for every human cell line.

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Mouse Cell STR Profiling

Our mouse STR assay validates the authenticity of mouse cell lines and detects contamination by human and African green monkey DNA.

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Mycoplasma Testing Service

Quickly and easily check your cells for contamination with our PCR-based mycoplasma testing service.

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Advancing Authentication - A Case for Credibility in Science