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F4135
Sigma
Fetal Bovine Serum
Heat Inactivated, USA origin, sterile-filtered, cell culture tested
| Synonym: | FBS |
| MDL number: | MFCD00132239 |
Description
| Analysis Note | Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested |
| Application | FBS derived from clotted blood is the most widely used undefined supplement in eucaryotic, especially mammalian, cell culture. It is typically used with the classical media that were developed in the 1950s and 1960s. These include many popular media such as Minimum Essential Medium (MEM); Dulbecco's Modified Eagles Media (DME, DMEM); Iscove's Modified Eagles Medium (IMDM); M199 and Roswell Park Memorial Institute medium, RPMI-1640. |
| Linkage | Tired of managing your serum needs? We can assist with your serum planning. Please visit the Serum Planner for more information. |
| Preparation Note | Prepared by heating at 56°C for 30 minutes. |
Properties
| sterility | sterile-filtered |
| composition | Hemoglobin, ≤20 mg/dL |
| origin | USA origin |
| total impurities | ≤10 EU/mL Endotoxin |
| suitability | cell culture tested |
| shipped in | dry ice |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, half-mask respirator (EU), half-mask respirator (US), multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US) |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
