| Type | McCoys 5A |
| Phenol Red | Yes |
| Glutamine | L-Glutamine |
McCoy's 5A Medium was formulated to support the growth of liver tumor cells by modification of the amino acids found in Basal Medium Eagle. The enriched formulation is also used for a variety of established cell lines, primary cells, and viruses in primary cell cultures.
This formulation of McCoy's medium is supplemented with L-Glutamine. Liquid media provide basic nutrients for all cell culture applications. Each of Capricorn Scientific's™ high-quality cell culture media is manufactured according to the originally published formula or following modifications essential for consistent performance and stability of the culture medium.