Synonyms: FBS; FCS; sera; serum
MDL No.: MFCD00132239
Storage: -20C
UNSPSC Code: 12352207
Application: FBS sourced from USDA approved non-USA countries is used in a broad range of cell culture applications. FBS provides many non-defined growth promoting and survival enhancing factor to cells in culture.
Linkage: Request a serum sample
Suitability: USDA Approved Sourcing refers to FBS produced from blood collected in countries outside of the United States that have been approved by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) for export of beef products into the United States. Eligible countries for export into the U.S. include Australia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Honduras, Iceland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Uruguay. Foreign serum is tested to ensure the absence of exotic viruses before release by the USDA.
Analysis Note: Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 3