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.
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 | Details |
| 0,1 µm filtered | P30-3301S | P30-3302S | ||||
| FBS SUPREMESouth America origin | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-3030 | 500 ml | P30-3031 | Details |
| FBS STANDARDSouth America origin | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-3305 | 500 ml | P30-3306 | Details |
| 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 | Details |
| 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 | Details |
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 | Details |
| 0,1 µm filtered | P30-1401S | P30-1402S | ||||
| FBS PREMIUMAustralia origin | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-1301 | 500 ml | P30-1302 | Details |
| FBS STANDARDUS origin | 0,2 µm filtered | 100 ml | P30-1405 | 500 ml | P30-1406 | Details |
| 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 | Details |
| DELIPIDISED | 500 ml | P30-3402 | Details |
| DIALYSED | 500 ml | P30-2102 | Details |
| ULTRA LOW IgG | 500 ml | P30-2802 | Details |
| TETRACYCLINE FREE | 500 ml | P30-3602 | Details |
| HEAT INACTIVATEDpossible for all sera | – | on request | – |
| GAMMA IRRADIATEDpossible for all sera | – | on request | – |
| EMEA TESTEDAustralia origin · only for Australia and USA serum | 500 ml | P40-1302 | Details |
| EMEA TESTEDUS origin · only for Australia and USA serum | 500 ml | P40-1402 | Details |
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 | Details |
| FBS SUPREMESouth America origin | 10 x 50 ml | – | – | X | P50-3031 | Details |
| FBS STANDARDSouth America origin | 10 x 50 ml | X | P50-3306S | X | P50-3306 | Details |
| FBS SERA LOWSouth America origin | 10 x 50 ml | X | P50-5500S | X | P50-5500 | Details |
| FBS GOOD | 10 x 50 ml | – | – | X | P50-37500 | Details |
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 | Details |
| NBC NEWBORN CALF SERUM0.2 µm sterile filtered | Australia origin | 100 ml | P30-0401 | 500 ml | P30-0402 | Details |
| NBC NEWBORN CALF SERUM0.2 µm sterile filtered | New Zealand origin | 100 ml | P30-0421 | 500 ml | P30-0422 | Details |
OTHER ANIMAL SERA
| SERUM | TREATMENT | SIZE | ARTICLE NO. | SIZE | ARTICLE NO. | DETAIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORSE SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0701 | 500 ml | P30-0702 | Details |
| PIG SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0901 | 500 ml | P30-0902 | Details |
| GOAT SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-1001 | 500 ml | P30-1002 | Details |
| SHEEP SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-4101 | 500 ml | P30-4102 | Details |
| LAMB SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0801 | 500 ml | P30-0802 | Details |
| DONKEY SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0101 | 500 ml | P30-0102 | Details |
| RABBIT SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-1101 | 500 ml | P30-1102 | Details |
| MOUSE SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0201 | 500 ml | P30-0202M | Details |
| RAT SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-01901E | 500 ml | P30-01950 | Details |
| CHICKEN SERUM | sterile filtered | 100 ml | P30-0301 | 500 ml | P30-0302 | Details |
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.
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.


