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Fetal Bovine Serum

Name: Fetal Bovine Serum
Brand: SIGMA

Australia origin, sterile-filtered, suitable for cell culture, suitable for hybridoma

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Synonym(s):

Fetal Bovine Serum, Fetal Calf Serum, FBS, FCS, sera, serum

MDL number:

MFCD00132239

biological source

bovine fetus

Quality Level

500

sterility

sterile-filtered

product line

FBS Classic

origin

Australia origin

technique(s)

cell culture | hybridoma: suitable
cell culture | mammalian: suitable

storage temp.

−20°C

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Related Categories

Bovine Serum Albumin

Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS)

Sera

General description

Animal serum is commonly used to supplement basal media formulations for the optimal growth of many cell types in vitro.
Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is the most common serum used to supplement cell culture media due to its high nutritional content. Although it is relatively low in protein, FBS is effective in promoting and sustaining growth of vertebrate mammalian and insect cells

Storage and Stability

To effectively preserve the integrity of animal serum, it should be stored frozen and protected from light. Multiple thaw/freeze cycles should be avoided as they will hasten the degradation of serum nutrients and can result in the formation of insoluble precipitates.
For stability and optimal performance, serum should be stored at −20 °C and used prior to the labeled expiration date.

Analysis Note

Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested

Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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