HyClone Bovine Growth Serum

CYTIVA
HyClone Bovine Growth Serum (BGS) was developed as an affordable and viable alternative to Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). 
  • Sourced in the USA with complete traceability back to original source
  • Cost-effective alternative to FBS
  • Growth promotion studies demonstrate that BGS is an excellent replacement for FBS
  • Low in antibodies and high in growth factors
  • Virus panel testing according to 9 CFR 113.53

Storage

Sera should be stored at -10°C or lower. Once thawed, sera should be stored at 2° to 8°C.

Endotoxin Concentration

≤ 10 EU/mL

Hemoglobin Concentration

≤ 10 mg/dL

Mycoplasma

Yes

Sterile

Yes

Additional Assay

  • Insulin
  • Gamma globulin
  • Alkaline phosphatase
  • Lactate dehydrogenase
  • Glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT)
  • Glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT)
  • pH
  • Albumin
  • Blood urea nitrogen
  • Creatinine
  • Total bilirubin
  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Calcium
  • Chloride
  • Inorganic phosphorus
  • Iron
  • Total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
  • Percent saturation