The information compiled here is for a pure, viable, culture submitted for identification.
Charges are different for mixed cultures.
Isolates from exotic animals or extreme enviroments often constitute novel species. In such cases our report will give a tentative identification or likely phylogenetic neighbours. More details are given on the sites of the individual collections. Some species are easily identified, but many isolates can not be identified to species level. A much larger taxonomic base and gigantic databases are needed for proper traditional identification.