FBS, Charcoal Stripped, USDA approved, STERILE
Charcoal stripped FBS is often used to minimize the level of androgen and other hormones provided in 10% serum supplemented media. Charcoal Stripped Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is available for researchers requiring decreased levels of various hormones in their studies. Dextran treated Charcoal is used to selectively remove hormones without nonspecific loss of other serum components.
Analysis Note
- Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested
- Removal oof nonpolar molecules
- Tested for the presence of bacteria, virus, and mycoplasma
- Triple filtered with 0.1 micron membrane under aseptic conditions
Sera category: Performance
• Use for general cell culture with common cell lines
• Endotoxin level: <1 EU/mL
• Hemoglobin level: <25 mg/dL
Contents & Storage
Storage conditions: -20°C
Shipping conditions: Frozen on dry ice
Shelf life: 5 years from date of manufacture