PNCM is a national repository of microorganisms recognized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) since 1996 for having the biggest general collection of its kind. It maintains a total of over 2000 strains of bacteria, yeasts, filamentous fungi, algae and protozoa

It is a member of the World Federation of Culture Collections (WFCC) and the headquarters of the Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collections (PNMCC). PNCM has an active linkages with culture collection laboratories here and abroad.

SERVICES

• Anti-microbial analysis
• Detection of white spot syndrome virus (WSSR) through PCR
• Identification of microorganisms: unknown isolates shall be characterized using series of morphological, cultural and physiological tests
• Microbiological analysis of water for drinking purposes
• Microbiological analyses: microbial counts, evaluation of general microflora, enumeration of coli forms and Salmonellae
• Preservation of cultures
• Pure cultures

*For inquiries, please contact: Rosario G. Monsalud, Ph.D., Head, PNCM at rosegm@laguna.net