The National Collection of Pathogenic Viruses (NCPV)

The National Collection of Pathogenic viruses supplies well characterised, authenticated human pathogenic viruses to the scientific community according to national and international guidelines. The collection comprises viruses that require handling at UK biosafety containment levels 2 and 3 (BSL-2 and 3).  Containment Level 4/BSL-4  viruses may be made available on request to users with appropriate containment facilities 

NCPV  also offers a Safe and Patent deposit and storage service. 

For all viruses held within the collection regulatory requirements are followed and due diligence checks are required.   Individuals and organisations must be registered with us to access restricted items.  

NCPV is one of five Culture Collections held by the UK Health Security Agency

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NCPV is a registered trademark of the UK Health Security Agency in the UK. The trademark must not be used without a license agreement. Parties interested in using the trademarks should contact us