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.
The line is negative for human papillomavirus DNA and RNA. No virus particles were observed.
A mycoplasma contamination was detected and eliminated in 1965.
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