Request and acquisition of microbial cultures
The Philippine National Collection of Microorganism(PNCM) is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory serves as the national repository of microbial strains in the country. It offers microbiological analyses, identification of isolates and preservation of cultures.
Classification: Highly Technical
Type of Transaction: G2C - Government to Clients
Who may avail: BIOTECH Researchers, Government Agencies, Faculty, Private Individuals or Companies
Checklist of Requirements
| Requirements | Where to Avail |
|---|---|
| Letter of Request to BIOTECH Director | Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms |
| FS-17 Material Transfer Agreement Form | Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms |
| FS-18 Acceptance of Responsibility Form | Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms |
| FS-19 End Use Certificate | Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms |
| Valid or Government Issued IDs (i.e. School/Company ID, Passport, SSS/GSIS, Professional License (PRC), Driver's License) | Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms |
| Full Payment for Requested Microbial Cultures | Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms |
| CLIENT STEPS | AGENCY ACTION | FEES TO BE PAID | PROCESSING TIME | PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send inquiry to the PNCM official e-mail: [email protected] (Online) | Evaluate request and notify client regarding the availability and restriction of culture/s. Advise clients to seek consent from depositors of restricted cultures | - | 1-2 days | Armi R. Creencia, Noel H. Tan Gana, Nik Shawn C. Tabao, Rose May Anne D. Capanzana |
| Submit request letter to the BIOTECH Director or fill out Pre-Service consultation form (Online or On-Site) | Evaluate request and notify client regarding the availability and restriction of culture/s. Advise clients to seek consent from depositors of restricted cultures | - | 10 to 15 minutes | Armi R. Creencia, Noel H. Tan Gana, Nik Shawn C. Tabao, Rose May Anne D. Capanzana |
| Fillout and submit Material Transfer Agreement, Acceptance of Responsibility, End-use certificate and Depositor's Consent for restricted culture/s (Online or On-Site) | Assist clients in filling-up the form | - | 10 to 15 minutes | Armi R. Creencia, Noel H. Tan Gana, Nik Shawn C. Tabao, Rose May Anne D. Capanzana |
| Send all requirements in one PDF to the PNCM official e-mail: [email protected] (Online) | Evaluate request, prepare FS-9 Statement of Account (Cultures) then forward to client. | - | 5 to 10 minutes | Armi R. Creencia, Noel H. Tan Gana, Nik Shawn C. Tabao, Rose May Anne D. Capanzana |
| Settle full charges for the culture/s requested and wait for the approval of request (Online or On-Site) | Receive full payment and issue Official Receipt to client | - | 5 to 10 minutes | Narciso L. Panting |
| Settle full charges for the culture/s requested and wait for the approval of request (Online or On-Site) | Approval of request | - | 1 day | Armi R. Creencia, Noel H. Tan Gana, Nik Shawn C. Tabao, Rose May Anne D. Capanzana |
| - | Prepare the requested culture | - | 4 to 6 weeks | Armi R. Creencia, Noel H. Tan Gana, Nik Shawn C. Tabao, Rose May Anne D. Capanzana |
| Pick-up cultures or receive through courier | Release culture | - | 24 to 48 hours | Armi R. Creencia, Noel H. Tan Gana, Nik Shawn C. Tabao, Rose May Anne D. Capanzana |
| TOTAL | - | 20 to 30 government working days |