Fetal Bovine Serum, 500 ml

Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS), 500 mL, is a sterile-filtered, natural growth supplement derived from bovine fetal blood used to support eukaryotic cell and tissue culture in vitro.

Key Product Details

• Volume: 500 mL bottle
• Composition: Rich in proteins (including bovine serum albumin), growth factors, hormones, attachment factors, lipids, and trace nutrients with low antibody levels.
• Processing: Aseptically collected, clotted, centrifuged, and sterile-filtered (typically triple 0.1 µm or 100 nm filtration).
• Quality & Testing: Tested for endotoxins, hemoglobin levels, total protein, mycoplasma, and viral agents (such as BVD).
• Storage: Stored frozen at -20°C (or -5°C to -20°C).
• Usage: Typically added to basal growth media at a concentration of 2% to 10% (up to 20% for specific cell lines).