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Specification Sheet

Product Name
Newborn Calf Serum USA origin, sterile-filtered, suitable for cell culture

Product Number
n4637

Product Brand
sigma

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Specification

Cell LinesRecord Cell Line(s)
SterilityNo microbial growth detected
MycoplasmaNone detected (Broth Culture)
Osmolality240 - 340 mOsm/kg H2O
AVA (9CFR113.53)Bovine Adenovirus - None detected (type,3 and 5)
 Bovine Parvovirus - None detected
 Blue Tongue Virus - None detected
 BVDV by FA - Tested
 Cytopathic Effect - None detected
 Hemadsorption - None detected
 Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis - None,detected
 Parainfluenza 3 - None detected
 Rabies Virus - None detected
 Reovirus - None detected
 Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus -None,detected
 Vesicular Stomatitis Virus-None detected
Location of Reserve SamplePresent
Total Protein4.5 - 6.0 g/dL
Chemical ProfileCholesterol - Report result (mg/dL)
 Iron - Report result (mcg/dL)
 Glucose - Report result (mg/dL)
 Sodium - Report result (mEq/L)
 Triglyceride - Report result (mg/dL)
Electrophoretic ProfileAlbumin (g/dL) - Record
 Alpha 1 Globulin (g/dL) - Record
 Alpha 2 Globulin (g/dL) - Record
 Beta Globulin (g/dL) - Record
 Gamma Globulin (g/dL) - Record
MycoplasmaNone detected (DNA Fluorochrome Stain)
pH7.0 - 8.0
Endotoxin<= 100 EU/mL
Serum Performance TestPass
Hemoglobin Test<= 20 mg%
Country of OriginRecord country of origin
AppearanceClear straw to amber colored liquid
  
COMMENTS
  
Intended UseFor R&D use only. Not for drug, household, or other uses.
StorageStore at -20 C
Extended Item Desc.Newborn Calf Serum
 From Bovine Calves
 Sterile Filtered, Cell Culture Tested
 USA Origin
OriginThe bovine blood used to manufacture this product was collected in the
 United States from calves less than 10 days old. The animals were USDA
 inspected and deemed fit for human consumption.
C of A commentsCountry of final product processing: United States
Label RequirementsDOM: N EXP: Y Format MM/YY
 Expiration date on the Sigma label is in MM/YY format. As an example:
 if material expires 31AUG12 the expiration date on the label will be
 listed as 08/12.
Expiration Notes for FGExpiration Date: 48 months from date of manufacture
 Stop Lot Date: 46 months from date of manufacture
Label RequirementsUse Sigma label stock.
Misc.Expiration date for SAFC/BPCS purposes is the last day of the month. As
 an example: 31AUG12
 Create both a BPCS generated COA and a SAP generated COA.
SpecificationN4637.000000001
Approval Date4/15/2011