Horse Serum, heat inactivated, New Zealand origin, 500 mL - FAQs

Q: When should I use heat-inactivated serum?

Heat-inactivation of serum inactivates the complements in the serum. In general, it is not necessary to use heat-inactivated serum to culture most cell types. We recommend using heat-inactivated serum when working with immune type cells or for immunological applications. Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center .

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Does horse serum contain tetracycline?

No. Our horse serum is collected from a controlled herd. Should one of the animals require treatment with an antibiotic, that animal is removed from the drawing program for the full witholding period of any drug administered.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center.

When should I use heat-inactivated serum?

Heat-inactivation of serum inactivates the “complements” in the serum. In general, it is not necessary to use heat-inactivated serum to culture most cell types. We recommend using heat-inactivated serum when working with immune type cells or for immunological applications.

Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Cell Culture Support Center.

Will improper storage of my tissue culture reagents affect the growth rate of my culture?

Yes. Store animal sera at -5 to -20 degrees C. Store media at 2 to 8 degrees C; use within recommended shelf life period. Store complete media (supplemented) at 2 to 8 degrees C, and for complete medium the recommended shelf life is 2 to 4 weeks. Additionally, minimize exposure of sera and media to light.