Serum
Serum from PAN-Biotech comprises fetal bovine serum (FBS), human sera and other animal sera for cell culture and biopharmaceutical applications.
The portfolio covers FBS from defined origins in the US and Australia in several grades: FBS Premium, FBS Supreme, FBS Standard, low-endotoxin Sera Low, EU-approved FBS Good and the FBS Shots aliquot format. Post-treatments for FBS Premium include heat inactivation, gamma irradiation, dialysation, activated charcoal absorption, delipidisation, ultra low IgG and tetracycline-free testing. Human platelet lysate (hPL) is available as a xeno-free FBS alternative. Applications include cell culture, research and development, cell and gene therapy, vaccine and antibody production.
Key Facts
- FBS, human sera and other animal sera
- Defined serum origins: US and Australia
- Heat inactivated, gamma irradiated, dialysed, delipidised
- Ultra low IgG and tetracycline-free options
- Virus and mycoplasma tested, fully documented
- EDQM Certificate of Suitability for selected sera
- Human platelet lysate as xeno-free alternative
PAN-Biotech has been certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 since 2008 and is FDA registered.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Which types of serum does PAN-Biotech offer?
PAN-Biotech offers fetal bovine serum (FBS), human sera and other animal sera, including chicken, donkey, goat, horse, lamb, mouse, pig, rabbit and rat serum.
Is PAN-Biotech FBS available heat inactivated?
Yes. Post-treatments for FBS Premium include heat inactivation, gamma irradiation, dialysation, activated charcoal absorption, delipidisation, ultra low IgG and tetracycline-free testing.
Serum
FBS: FETAL BOVINE SERUM, SOUTH AMERICA ORIGIN
| SERUM | FILTRATION | SIZE | ARTICLE NO. | SIZE | ARTICLE NO. | DETAIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBS PREMIUMSouth America origin | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-3301 | 500 ml | P30-3302 | Coming soon |
| 0,1 µm filtered | P30-3301S | P30-3302S | ||||
| FBS SUPREMESouth America origin | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-3030 | 500 ml | P30-3031 | Coming soon |
| FBS STANDARDSouth America origin | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-3305 | 500 ml | P30-3306 | Coming soon |
| 0,1 µm filtered | P30-3304S | P30-3306S | ||||
| FBS SERA LOWSouth America origin · low endotoxin | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-5100 | 500 ml | P30-5500 | Coming soon |
| 0,1 µm filtered | P30-5100S | P30-5500S | ||||
| PANSERA ESFBS special designed for embryonic stem cells | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-2601 | 500 ml | P30-2602 | Coming soon |
FBS: FETAL BOVINE SERUM, US OR AUSTRALIA ORIGIN
| SERUM | FILTRATION | SIZE | ARTICLE NO. | SIZE | ARTICLE NO. | DETAIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBS PREMIUMUS origin | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-1401 | 500 ml | P30-1402 | Coming soon |
| 0,1 µm filtered | P30-1401S | P30-1402S | ||||
| FBS PREMIUMAustralia origin | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-1301 | 500 ml | P30-1302 | Coming soon |
| FBS STANDARDUS origin | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-1405 | 500 ml | P30-1406 | Coming soon |
| 0,1 µm filtered | P30-1405S | P30-1406S |
FBS also available in premium and standard grades originating from Australia and the US.
Special Treatments for Premium FBS only
| TREATMENT | SIZE | ARTICLE NO. | DETAIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTIVATED CHARCOAL ABSORBED | 500 ml | P30-2302 | Coming soon |
| DELIPIDISED | 500 ml | P30-3402 | Coming soon |
| DIALYSED | 500 ml | P30-2102 | Coming soon |
| ULTRA LOW IgG | 500 ml | P30-2802 | Coming soon |
| TETRACYCLINE FREE | 500 ml | P30-3602 | Coming soon |
| HEAT INACTIVATEDpossible for all sera | – | on request | Coming soon |
| GAMMA IRRADIATEDpossible for all sera | – | on request | Coming soon |
| EMEA TESTEDAustralia origin · only for Australia and USA serum | 500 ml | P40-1302 | Coming soon |
| EMEA TESTEDUS origin · only for Australia and USA serum | 500 ml | P40-1402 | Coming soon |
FBS GOOD
FBS Shots
| FBS SHOTS | SIZE | 0.1 µm STERILE FILTERED | ARTICLE NO. | 0.2 µm STERILE FILTERED | ARTICLE NO. | DETAIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBS PREMIUMSouth America origin | 10 x 50 ml | X | P50-3302S | X | P50-3302 | Coming soon |
| FBS SUPREMESouth America origin | 10 x 50 ml | – | – | X | P50-3031 | Coming soon |
| FBS STANDARDSouth America origin | 10 x 50 ml | X | P50-3306S | X | P50-3306 | Coming soon |
| FBS SERA LOWSouth America origin | 10 x 50 ml | X | P50-5500S | X | P50-5500 | Coming soon |
| FBS GOOD | 10 x 50 ml | – | – | X | P50-37500 | Coming soon |
FBS SHOTS are available for all FBS products with 10 x 50 ml in each box. Some can be ordered directly through our shop, while others are available upon request.
BOVINE SERUM
| SERUM | ORIGIN | SIZE | ARTICLE NO. | SIZE | ARTICLE NO. | DETAIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOVINE SERUMsterile filtered | Variable origins | 100 ml | P30-0601 | 500 ml | P30-0602 | Coming soon |
| NBC NEWBORN CALF SERUM0.2 µm sterile filtered | Australia origin | 100 ml | P30-0401 | 500 ml | P30-0402 | Coming soon |
| NBC NEWBORN CALF SERUM0.2 µm sterile filtered | New Zealand origin | 100 ml | P30-0421 | 500 ml | P30-0422 | Coming soon |
OTHER ANIMAL SERA
| SERUM | TREATMENT | SIZE | ARTICLE NO. | SIZE | ARTICLE NO. | DETAIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORSE SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0701 | 500 ml | P30-0702 | Coming soon |
| PIG SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0901 | 500 ml | P30-0902 | Coming soon |
| GOAT SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-1001 | 500 ml | P30-1002 | Coming soon |
| SHEEP SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-4101 | 500 ml | P30-4102 | Coming soon |
| LAMB SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0801 | 500 ml | P30-0802 | Coming soon |
| DONKEY SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0101 | 500 ml | P30-0102 | Coming soon |
| RABBIT SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-1101 | 500 ml | P30-1102 | Coming soon |
| MOUSE SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0201 | 500 ml | P30-0202M | Coming soon |
| RAT SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-01901E | 500 ml | P30-01950 | Coming soon |
| CHICKEN SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0301 | 500 ml | P30-0302 | Coming soon |
Where does PAN-Biotech FBS originate?
Yes. PAN-Biotech offers human platelet lysate (hPL) as a xeno-free alternative to fetal bovine serum.
Is PAN-Biotech serum GMP grade?
PAN-Biotech’s published GMP grade product list covers media, reagents and water; EDQM Certificates of Suitability are available for selected sera. For the status of a specific serum, contact PAN-Biotech.


