1-14 Level of physical containment of facilities
JCRB Cell Bank is testing the cell lines for viruses pathogenic to humans as extensive as possible. However, there is the problem of detection limit and it is practically impossible to examine “all pathogens” as well as unidentified viruses.
Therefore the cell line should be handled as potentially biohazardous materials. Practically, the handling in accordance to biosafety level 2 is recommended. This does not mean that the cell line produces BSL-2 pathogens, but is needed to avoid potential risk.
Therefore the cell line should be handled as potentially biohazardous materials. Practically, the handling in accordance to biosafety level 2 is recommended. This does not mean that the cell line produces BSL-2 pathogens, but is needed to avoid potential risk.