Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) from Gibco®

Fetal Bovine Serum

Gibco® Sera: Trusted Quality for Consistent Performance

Gibco® serum delivers consistent cell growth over time and passages
ISO 13485 certified, processed in FDA registered facilities
Labeled for in-vitro diagnostics (compliant with highest level of USP sterility testing)*, and triple filtered at 0.1 µm
Lot-to-lot consistency assured with Gibco iMATCH™ - a proprietary lot matching service available at no charge

Choose the right Gibco® serum for your research — from basic research to specialty assays.

Which FBS is right for your specific cell culture need & your lab budget?

	Standard Sera for cell culture with robust cell lines. Good value for basic research.	Performance Low endotoxin sera for general cell culture with common cell lines.	Performance Plus Lowest endotoxin for a broad range of cell types, especially sensitive cell lines.
	FBS Qualified (USDA approved, Canada, South America origin)	FBS Qualified (US origin)	FBS Certified (US origin)
Endotoxin Specification	≤50 EU/mL	≤10 EU/mL	≤5 EU/mL
Quality / Performance Testing (Gamma irradiated on request)	Standard testing	Standard testing	Standard testing PLUS analytical tests for hormone & biochemical profiles
Popular Catalog #'s (500 mL)	10437028 - FBS Qualified (USDA approved)	26140079 - FBS Qualified (US Origin)	16000044 - FBS Certified (US Origin)
Convenient Options	Heat Inactivated 100-1000 mL sizes 50 mL One Shot™ Packs	Heat Inactivated 100-1000 mL sizes 50 mL One Shot™ Packs	Heat Inactivated 100-1000 mL sizes 50 mL One Shot™ Packs
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Secure FBS Sera for cell culture with the least viral risk, sourced from BSE-free regions. Preferred for academic, industrial and pre-clinical research requiring low BVDV. Exclusive screening for BVDV at collection Endotoxin </= 10 EU/mL for FBS and donor bovine sera Available as Heat Inactivated and gamma irradiated FBS for ready-to-use convenience Packs sizes from 100-1000 mL Order now Recommended Gibco® Sera - FBS, Qualified (Australia & NZ origin) Catalog #10099-141 - FBS, Qualified Catalog #10100-147 - FBS, Qualified, Heat-Inactivated		Specialty FBS & Other Animal Serum Sera specifically qualified for cell culture for specialty research and specific assays, including stem cell research, immunoassays, antibody production. Embryonic Stem Cell Qualified FBS Charcoal Stripped FBS Dialyzed FBS Learn more Other Animal Serum Includes horse, goat serum and many others predominantly sourced from New Zealand. Pack sizes from 50 mL One-Shot to 1000 mL Order now

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Our studies have shown that short term storage of thawed FBS at 4°C for up to 28 days causes no decrease in growth or viability performance. FBS stored at 4°C for longer periods of time should be evaluated on a case by case basis should this storage condition be necessary.

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