Fetal bovine serum (FBS) for cell culture

Fetal bovine serum (FBS) offers essential nutrients and growth factors for the maintenance and growth of cultured cells. Cell-based applications are an integral part of basic research, biochemical studies, vaccine development, and drug discovery to name a few. FBS is the most used serum in cell-based applications as it provides the most robust culture system for the widest range of cell types.

Since 1962, Gibco FBS products have been a global market leader. Through Thermo Fisher Scientific’s unwavering commitment to quality, scientists using Gibco FBS have been provided with consistent reliability, service, value, and innovation. Discover the performance differences that Gibco Fetal Bovine Serum can deliver for your research and production.

Performance based on science, not geography

Specifications, not origin, help drive consistent performance. We commissioned an independent research group to survey more than 500 researchers around the globe. This is what we learned:

Only 7% of FBS users believe that country of origin is the most important indicator of FBS quality.
Almost 80% said they would purchase from categories that were clearly delineated by quality indicators (i.e., endotoxin, hemoglobin, growth performance, virus testing, etc.) that matter to their research.

Based on these findings, we transformed our Gibco FBS portfolio into categories focused on quality indicators rather than origin. Now you can easily select the best sera for your needs based on how they perform, not where they came from. This also enables us to minimize supply disruption since there is less reliance on origin.

Order Value FBS

Our Range of Value FBS solution for your application

Fetal Bovine Serum, value
Catalog number: A5256701

Catalog Number	Unit Size	Price
A5256701	500 mL	Contact us
A5209401	50 mL
A5209402	10 x 50 mL

Fetal Bovine Serum, value, heat inactivated
Catalog number: A5256801

Catalog Number	Unit Size	Price
A5256801	500 mL	Contact us
A5209501	50 mL
A5209502	10 x 50 mL

Sera category: value

Sera for cell culture with robust cell lines
Good value for basic research
Endotoxin level: ≤ 20 EU/mL (levels routinely ≤ 10 EU/mL)
Hemoglobin level: ≤ 25 mg/dL
Origin: Refer to CoA for specific origin
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety tested for the absence of bluetongue and akabane from countries that are USDA-approved for importation into the US.

Gibco serum delivers:

ISO 13485-certified, processed in FDA-registered facilities
Triple filtered at 0.1 µm
Gibco bottle is easier to use in hood, reduces risk of contamination, and helps you perform cell culture more consistently
Peel-off sticker on label provides handy reference for lot number and expiration date recording in lab notebook

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