FBS (Heat Inactivated)

Description

Product Description

Fetal bovine serum (FBS) is the most common supplement in cell culture. The use of this serum in specific concentrations provides various compounds required for cell cultures such as growth factors as well as some unknown compounds. Heating serum under highly controlled conditions can inactivate various inhibitors of cell growth and factors that could interfere with immunoassays. Heat inactivation is recommended for serum used in embryonic stem cell culture to maintain long-term viability. This product is heat inactivated.

Hints

• Pay attention to product storage conditions.
• Do not use the product after the expiry date.
• To avoid contamination, use a suitable cover (gloves, mask, and sanitary cap) when working.
• In the case of using the product in several steps, it’s recommended to fill the remaining medium in 50ml sterile tubes and close tightly for avoiding from contamination and freeze-thawing.

Storage conditions

• Storage conditions: -20°C
• Shipping conditions: -20°C
• Shelf life: 12 months