Standard FBS of various origins
In order to create in vivo conditions for in vitro cell culture, serum is often added to the cell culture medium. Serum serves as a source of growth factors, lipids, hormones and minerals for the cells. Fetal bovine serum (FBS) is particularly rich in growth factors and contains few antibodies that could interfere with cell cultivation. This unique composition makes FBS one of the most important supplements for cell proliferation in in vitro cell culture.
FBS is naturally derived as a by-product of the meat and dairy industry. We obtain our FBS from various countries where it is sourced under strict quality controls. However, the quality of the serum varies according to its origin.
Article list
| Products | Article number | Quantity | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
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FBS US Origin
(approved in the USA)
|
FCS.US.0100
|
100 ml
| |
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FBS.US.0500
|
500 ml
| ||
|
FBS Australia Origin
(approved in the USA)
|
FCS.AUS.0100
|
100 ml
| |
|
FCS.AUS.0500
|
500 ml
| ||
|
FBS New Zealand Origin
|
FBS.NSL.0100
|
100 ml
| |
|
FBS.NSL.0500
|
500 ml
| ||
|
FBS South America Origin
|
FBS.SAM.0100
|
100 ml
| |
|
FBS.SAM.0500
|
500 ml
|
Good to know
Our FBS US Origin is guaranteed free from: Mycoplasma, viruses (BVDV, BHDV1, PI-3), fungi and bacteria and is suitable for cultivating a wide range of very demanding cell lines such as primary cells, stem cells, mesenchymal cells and epithelial cells.
When is our FBS US Origin suitable for you?
The import (or re-import) of FBS from South America or serum from South Africa into the USA is not permitted. This also applies to derivatives (biopharmaceuticals, tissue engineering products, FBS-containing cell cultures and cell lines) that are obtained or produced with South American FBS. The export of derivatives produced with FBS from the USA or Australia and New Zealand is permitted. The direct re-import of US serum from e.g. the EU is often very difficult. The US import authorities refuse to allow imports into the USA for reasons that are not always obvious and demand extensive documentation. If you are considering importing to the USA as described above, please contact the relevant customs authority, as we cannot provide any binding legal information. However, we can obtain preliminary information from the relevant authorities for you.
FAQs
What certifications do I need for routine research with fetal calf serum?
✔ CoA (Certificate of Analysis)
✔ CoO (Certificate of Origin)
✔ Virus-Tests
✔ BSE/TSE statement - optional
All of the above certificates are available on request: