Goat Serum, Heat Inactivated, US Origin, STERILE
Goat serum can be used as a cell culture supplement, providing nutrients, hormones, and enzymes important to cell growth. Goat Serum is often used as a negative control in any application. It is a suitable replacement for FBS on most cell lines and primary cultures for biomedical research (virus isolation, identification and virological studies and more.
Preparation Note
This product is prepared by heating at 56°C for 30 minutes. Heating serum to 56°C for 30 minutes inactivates the complement system for immunoassays. Heat activation also inactivates other undetermined inhibitors of cell growth in culture.
Analysis Note
- Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested
- Tested for the presence of bacteria, virus, and mycoplasma
- Triple filtered with 0.1 micron membrane under aseptic conditions
Sera category: Premium
• Use for general cell culture with common cell lines
• Endotoxin level: <10 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