Rabbit kidney, BVDV negative. RK13 has been derived from kidney cells of a 5 week old rabbit. The cell line has been shown to be susceptible to pseudorabies virus, rabbitpox virus, myxomatose virus, vaccinia and EAV. Sensitivity to other viruses such as Simian adenovirus and rubella has been reported as well with the production of cytopathic effect （CPE）. RK13 has been successfully treated with thiamutin for eradication of mycoplasma.
