Any information already known about the properties of the culture, especially the environment from which it was isolated, should be sent with the culture. The NCYC does not normally undertake isolation of pure cultures from raw materials, although this type of work might be done as part of a consultancy contract. Contact the Collection manager for further details. The tests carried out are broadly those listed in the NCYC database in addition to microscopic examination of morphology. Cultures for identification are dealt with in rotation with those already received.
Identification usually takes four weeks to complete from inoculation of the test media.
Full details of test results are supplied with the identification report. Identification data are kept confidentially and cultures submitted for identification do not enter the open collection without permission from the depositor. This service is valuable for important brewing or biotechnological production strains and should be considered by anyone who wishes to take advantage of the NCYC's facilities and expertise in culture maintenance. Those who wish to have yeast cultures preserved under optimal conditions for the maintenance of their properties, under secure and confidential safeguard and yet be available on demand, should use this service. Safe deposited strains may also be converted into patent deposits when required.