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What type of FBS serum do I need?
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Selecting the right FBS can be a time-consuming task. We are here to save you some time! Have a look at our selection guide below.
The Serum brand that many laboratories are switching to
Capricorn Scientific is establishing itself quickly as a prominent brand for cell culture. High-quality FBS, manufactured in Germany, under strict quality control.
ALL PURPOSE FBS
FBS Standard
> General purpose
Origin
South AmericaUSA
Quality control
Triple 0.1 µm filtered
Virus- & bacteria-testedCell types
all cell typesGeneral characteristics
Natural FBS
Consitent quality
Low endotoxin
Pricing dependant on FBS market fluctuations
Treatment options
heat inactivation
gamma irradiation
charcoal depletionand more
PREMIUM FBS
FBS Xtra
> Demanding cells
Origin
South AmericaUSA
Quality control
Triple 0.1 µm filtered
Virus- & bacteria-testedCell types
tumor cellsfast-growing cells
General characteristics
Reduced serum content
Chemically defined additives
Reduced lot-to-lot variation
More sustainable ingredients
Evaluation needed for long-term cell growth
Evaluation needed for long-term cell growth
Treatment options
heat inactivation
gamma irradiation
charcoal depletionand more
COST-EFFICIENT FBS
FBS Advanced
> Cost-efficient
Origin
South AmericaQuality control
Triple 0.1 µm filtered
Virus- & bacteria-testedCell types
tumor cellsless demanding cells
General characteristics
Cost-efficient option
Natural, defined additives
Lowest lot-to-lot variation
No further batch testing
Transfection optimization possibly required
Transfection optimization possibly required
Treatment options
heat inactivation
gamma irradiation
charcoal depletionand more
TIME SAVING FBS
FBS MINI'S
> Time saving
Origin
South AmericaUSA
Quality control
Triple 0.1 µm filtered
Virus- & bacteria-testedCell types
depends on chosen FBSGeneral characteristics
Available for all serum types
10x50 ml bottles in a box
Less risk of contamination
Reduced plastic waste
Saves time and effort
Saves time and effort
Treatment options
heat inactivation
gamma irradiation
charcoal depletionand more
Benefits of Capricorn FBS
1. Quality Standard
SBF serum is subject to extensive quality control and produced in a state-of-the-art facility
2. Consistency
Capricorn SBF provides a consistent and stable product with low lot-to-lot variations.
3. Cost-efficient
Compared to major brand, Capricorn Scientific enables you to keep your research cost under control.
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Fetal Bovine Serum, Collected in South America - 500 ml
SKU
CA FBS-12A
Price on request
FBS Xtra, Fetal Bovine Serum, Collected in South America - 500 ml
SKU
CA FBS-16A
Price on request
Fetal Bovine Serum Advanced, Collected in South America - 500 ml
SKU
CA FBS-11A
Price on request
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FBS Xtra, Fetal Bovine Serum, Collected in South America (FBS Minis) - 10x 50ml
SKU
CA 10-FBS-16F
Price on request