Partially characterized multidrug-resistant Gram-negative and Gram-positive strains can be deposited from any researchers across India along with supporting data for storage at the NRAMRB laboratory, ICMR-NRBI

Terms and condition for culture deposition

i. The isolated bacterial strains should be sent as stab culture in semi-solid nutrient agar in ambient temperature or as a Freeze-dried culture (ampoules).

ii. Each stab culture should be properly labelled mentioning the organism and strain ID.

iii. Before packaging, ensure proper growth and viability of the isolate.

iv. Comply with Triple Layer Packaging guidelines of United Nations Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (see Annexure I)

v. For transport, the mark illustrated below shall be displayed on the external surface of the outer packaging on background of a contrasting colour and shall be clearly visible and legible. The mark shall be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped) with each side having a length of at least 50 mm; the width of the line shall be at least 2 mm and the letters and numbers shall be at least 6 mm high. The proper shipping name “BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B” in letters at least 6 mm high shall be marked on the outer packaging adjacent to the diamond-shaped mark.

vi. Always mention the UN category number of infectious substances.

vii. Any researchers across India can deposit strains at the NRAMRB laboratory, ICMR-NIRBI via filling up online form “online culture deposition”(see Annexure IV).

viii. The packaging should include proper sender details i.e., Name, Designation, Department, Institute name, address, Fax, Email including emergency contact number.

Shipment of Isolates:

i. Communicate with the courier company regarding the type of the shipment particularly the biological hazard nature.

ii. Before sending the isolates to the NRAMRB Laboratory, the sender always communicates before-hand and provide the courier/shipment details including tracking number.

iii. Avoid shipping when the transit falls on weekends and public holidays to minimise shipment time and/or delay in receiving.

Contact details

Laboratory-in-charge

National Repository of Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria (NRAMRB),

ICMR - National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (NIRBI)

(formerly ICMR - National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED)),

NICED-I Building (adjacent to Subhas Sarobar),

P-33, C.I.T. Road, Scheme XM, Beliaghata,

West Bengal, Kolkata 700010

email ID: nramrb2021@gmail.com

Telephone: Mobile: 91-8981527805; P:+91-(0)33-23705533/4478 (Extn.1212)