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“Fetalgro is an economically appealing choice as a Fetal Bovine Serum replacement for culturing suitable cell lines.” — US National Library of Medicine
Fetal Bovine Serum - FBS
RMBIO’s Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) promotes steady, healthy cell growth. We can source our FBS cell culture medium supplement from Australia, New Zealand, the US, as well as USDA approved regions in North America. We provide a Certificate of Analysis for all lots.
- FBS is the most highly used growth factor in cell culture due to its high level of nutrients
- Formulation of serum containing and serum reduced media for mammalian cell culture for the production of antibodies, antigens, stem cells and vaccines
- Cryopreservation, storage and shipping of biological materials such as cell lines and antibodies
- Base matrices for diagnostic kit controls
- Blocking agent for immunoassays and blotting
- All fetal bovine serum is fully traceable and is sourced from audited suppliers
- We process our FBS in single containers and triple 0.1 µ sterile filter it. This eliminates any cross contamination potential.
- Custom serum packages available including charcoal treated, heat inactivated, and low endotoxin levels. FBS packaged in 500mL and 1L bottles, or custom containers
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- Storage conditions: ≤ -10° C
Starting with proven, quality fetal bovine serum (FBS) sources, we further process and manufacture FBS at our state-of-the-art facility in Missoula, Montana which adheres to GMP standards and contains stringent process controls and validated CIP cleaning processes.
RMBIO's FBS is produced to the highest standards in order to reduce risk and product variability and to ensure product safety and performance. These standards are built into RMBIO's entire supply chain.
Your order is delivered exactly as you specify it. We stock a variety of grades of FBS, including charcoal treated, heat inactivated, and low endotoxin levels. RMBIO can also customize to meet very specific cell culture medium supplement needs. Our FBS is 9CFR-tested, meeting FDA and USDA requirements. Fetal bovine serum products can also be tested to meet EMEA requirements.
Safe Sourced and Enhanced Manufacturing Processes
Fetal Bovine Serum - FBS specific product test requirements and typical values are given below:
| Parameter | Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Total Protein | Chemistry Analyzer | 3.0 - 4.5 g/dL |
| Osmolality | By Osmometer | 280 - 360 mOsm/Kg |
| pH | pH Meter | 6.5 - 8.5 |
| Hemoglobin | USP <90> | < 30 mg/dl |
| Albumin | Chemistry Analyzer | ≤ 4.5 g/dL |
| Endotoxin | LAL | ≤ 10 EU/ml |
| IgG | ELISA | As Reported |
| Sterility, Mycoplasma, and Viral Analysis | 9CFR 113.26, 28, 53 | Tested |
| Other Parameters | Comprehensive Chemistry Testing | As Reported |
| Parameter | Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Total Protein | Chemistry Analyzer | 3.0 - 4.5 g/dL |
| Osmolality | By Osmometer | 280 - 360 mOsm/Kg |
| pH | pH Meter | 6.5 - 8.5 |
| Hemoglobin | USP <90> | < 30 mg/dl |
| Albumin | Chemistry Analyzer | ≤ 4.5 g/dL |
| Endotoxin | LAL | ≤ 10 EU/ml |
| IgG | ELISA | As Reported |
| Sterility, Mycoplasma, and Viral Analysis | 9CFR 113.26, 28, 53 | Tested |
| Other Parameters | Comprehensive Chemistry Testing | As Reported |
| Parameter | Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Total Protein | Colorimetric Assay | 3.0 - 4.5 g/dL |
| Osmolality | By Osmometer | 280 - 360 mOsm/Kg |
| pH | pH Meter | 6.5 - 8.5 |
| Hemoglobin | USP <90> | < 30 mg/dl |
| Albumin | Chemistry Analyzer | ≤ 4.5 g/dL |
| Endotoxin | LAL | ≤10 EU/ml |
| IgG | ELISA | As Reported |
| Sterility, Mycoplasma, and Viral Analysis | 9CFR 113.26, 28, 53 | Tested |
| Other Parameters | Comprehensive Chemistry Testing | As Reported |
| Parameter | Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Total Protein | Colorimetric Assay | 3.0 - 4.5 g/dL |
| Osmolality | By Osmometer | 280 - 360 mOsm/Kg |
| pH | pH Meter | 6.5 - 8.5 |
| Hemoglobin | USP <90> | < 30 mg/dl |
| Albumin | Chemistry Analyzer | ≤ 4.5 g/dL |
| Endotoxin | LAL | As Reported |
| IgG | ELISA | As Reported |
| Electrophoretic ID | Gel Electrophoresis | Characteristic |
| Other Parameters | Comprehensive Chemistry Testing | As Reported |
Certificate of Analysis
USDA Approved Origin
USDA Approved Origin
USDA Approved Origin
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