Emerging
Pathogens Laboratory
The
Department
of Epidemiology
Human Viral Isolate Reference Sheet
Catalogue Item Name: HuFluB/N26/Iowa/2005
Classification: Human Influenza B (untyped)
Passage: 1 Culture Host: MDCK cells Time Period Host Cells Infected: 3-5 days
Original Source Information: This isolate was collected in February 2005 from the nasal swab of a 74 year old male from Iowa.
Method of Identification Confirmation: The sample was identified by DFA for FluB.
Reference: .
Biosafety Level: 2
Permits/ Forms: A University of Iowa Material Transfer Agreement form must be accepted prior to distributing this viral isolate. The point of contact is:
Dwight Ferguson
Emerging Pathogens Laboratory
University of Iowa
2501 Crosspark Rd
Coralville, IA 52241
ph: 319 335-4983
fax: 319 335-4984
cph-CEIDcatalog@uiowa.edu