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Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS)

Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS)

Price range: £52.09 through £546.45

Single-origin foetal (fetal) bovine serum, triple 0.1 µm filtered and tested for sterility, mycoplasma and bovine viruses. Every batch is ISIA traceable and comes with a Certificate of Analysis.

  • Full batch documentation with every order
  • Samples available on request

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Additional information

Storage Temperature

-20°C or below
Shipping Temperature

On Dry Ice
Shelf Life

5 Years
Origin

BR, PG, US, USDA
Size

100 mL, 500 mL

Overview

Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is the most widely used supplement for mammalian and insect cell culture. It is low in antibodies and rich in growth factors, so it supports strong cell growth.

LSG supplies single-origin FBS with:

  • full traceability, audited through the ISIA Traceability Audit programme
  • sterility and virus testing on every batch
  • a Certificate of Analysis with every batch

How FBS supports cell culture

  • Hormonal factors stimulate cell growth and function.
  • Attachment and spreading factors help adherent cells attach to a surface before they proliferate.
  • Transport proteins carry minerals, lipids and vitamins.
  • Extra buffering capacity helps slow-growing cultures and low-density work such as cloning.

Collection and processing

FBS is collected with a closed-system method and processed rapidly. Low endotoxin and haemoglobin levels show how carefully that was done. All serum is collected and treated in line with current European regulations.

Looking for a xeno-free alternative? See Human Platelet Lysate and Human AB Serum.

Foetal Bovine Serum in published research

Researchers have used LSG Foetal Bovine Serum in published studies across oncology, cell biology and drug discovery, including:

These publications report researchers’ use of LSG products in their methods. Some name LSG as Life Science Production. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by the authors, and results depend on each study’s conditions.

Request an FBS sample: email sales@lifesciencegroup.co.uk or call +44 1234 889180.

Specifications

Origin Single origin per batch, stated on the CoA. Mainly South America, with USDA stock. AUS, USA, NZ and EU on request
Filtration Three sequential 100 nm (0.1 µm) filters
Sterility Tested for bacteria, fungi, yeast and mycoplasma
Mycoplasma Tested for M. bovis, M. arginini, A. laidlawii
Viral testing BVD-V, PI3, IBR and BVD antibodies
Endotoxin LAL tested, typically below 10 EU/mL, with some batches below 1 EU/mL
Growth promotion Cell growth, plating efficiency and cloning efficiency
Other batch tests pH, osmolality, protein, albumin, IgG and haemoglobin
Traceability Audited through the ISIA Traceability Audit programme
Shelf life 5 years from manufacture when stored correctly. Ask about the remaining shelf life of a specific batch. Extension beyond 5 years is possible after cell culture performance testing
Storage -20 °C or below, protect from light
Shipping Frozen, on dry ice
Documentation Certificates of Analysis showing country of origin

Ordering

FBS is supplied as standard in 500 mL bottles. Other formats are available on request and may be subject to minimum order quantities and additional processing costs.

Product code Description Pack size
S-001X-BR FBS, Brazil 100 mL, 500 mL
S-001X-HI-BR FBS, Brazil, heat inactivated 100 mL, 500 mL
S-001B-GI-BR FBS, Brazil, gamma irradiated 100 mL
S-001A-PG FBS, Paraguay 500 mL
S-001A-HI-PG FBS, Paraguay, heat inactivated 500 mL
S-001A-US FBS, US 500 mL
S-001A-USDA FBS, USDA 500 mL

X in the product code denotes the available sizes. Other origins are available on request.

Any FBS can be heat inactivated (HI) or gamma irradiated (GI) to order, at additional cost and with longer lead times because it is processed to order.

FAQs

Can I test a batch before I buy?

Yes. We can send a sample, typically 50 mL, so you can test a batch before choosing it. Testing is expected to take place within four weeks. Reservation agreements and volume-based discounts are available.

Which origins are available?

Each batch is single origin, stated on its Certificate of Analysis. Brazil, Paraguay, US and USDA stock is listed above. Australian, US, New Zealand and EU origins are available on request.

Can I get heat-inactivated or gamma-irradiated FBS?

Yes. Any FBS can be heat inactivated or gamma irradiated to order, at additional cost and with longer lead times.

How should FBS be stored and shipped?

Store at -20 °C or below and protect from light. FBS ships frozen on dry ice. Shelf life is 5 years from manufacture.

What documentation comes with each batch?

Every batch comes with a Certificate of Analysis showing its country of origin and test results. Full batch documentation is available, including Certificates of Origin and batch filtration records. Traceability records are audited through the ISIA Traceability Audit programme.

Is there a xeno-free alternative?

Yes. Human Platelet Lysate and Human AB Serum are human-derived alternatives to FBS.

Downloads

Download the Foetal Bovine Serum Product Information Sheet (PDF)

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