Synonyms: FBS; FCS; sera; serum
MDL No.: MFCD00132239
Storage: -20C
UNSPSC Code: 12352207
Application: Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) provides many non-defined growth promoting and survival enhancing factors to cells in culture. FBS, heat inactivated may be used in place of regular FBS wherein the inactivation of the complement system is beneficial to cell growth or function. Heat-inactivated FBS is used to culture Leishmania sp.
Linkage: Request a serum sample
Analysis Note: Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested
Preparation Note: Prepared by heating at 56C for 30 minutes. Heating serum to 56C for 30 minutes is used to inactivate the complement system for immunoassays. Heat activation also inactivates other undetermined inhibitors of cell growth in culture.
Preparation Note: Prepared by heating at 56C for 30 minutes.
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 3