F0392
Fetal Bovine Serum
USA origin, Dialyzed by ultrafiltration against 0.15 M NaCl, sterile-filtered, suitable for cell culture
Synonym(s):
Fetal Bovine Sera, Fetal Calf Sera, FBS, FCS, sera, serum
About This Item
biological source
bovine fetus
Quality Level
sterility
sterile-filtered
product line
FBS Select
form
liquid
composition
Bovine IgG, ≤1 mg/mL
Hemoglobin, ≤20 mg/dL
origin
USA origin
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
impurities
≤10 EU/mL endotoxin
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−20°C
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Application
Biochem/physiol Actions
Preparation Note
Analysis Note
- Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested
- Tested for the presence of bacteria, virus, and mycoplasma
- Triple filtered with 0.1 micron membrane under aseptic conditions
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
Regulatory Information
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Once a bottle of Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is thawed, for how long can the bottle be used?
Once Fetal Bovine Serum has been thawed, the bottle can be used in cell culture for up to 7 days for most cell types when stored refrigerated at 2-8°C. If the cells are not fastidous (e.g. HeLa or fibroblasts), the thawed and refrigerated serum can be used for up to 30 days. For some extremely fastidious cell lines, it may be necessary to screen individual lots for acceptable performance. For uses such as blocking for various immuno procedures, usage will generally be for 30 days and perhaps somewhat longer when stored at 2-8°C. For other procedures, usage beyond 30 days storage at 2-8°C will need to be determined.
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Articles
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