High-quality laboratory serum bottles for cell culture

Laboratory Serum | Fetal Bovine, Calf, Goat,  Horse & more Serum for Investigation and Diagnostics

Laboratory Disposable Products (LDP) curates a wide selection of high-purity sera intended for cell culture, diagnostic inquiry, pharmaceutical R&D, and biotechnological innovation. The portfolio features Fetal Bovine Serum, Bovine Calf Serum, Goat Serum, and specialized fractions acquired solely from vetted suppliers and certified sources. Research managers, university laboratories, and clinical trial teams report that these liquids deliver consistent sterility and uniform performance across successive shipments.

Significance of Serum in Cellular Cultures

Serum enriches basal media with hormones, growth factors, lipids, amino acids, and trace minerals indispensable for mammalian cells in vitro. Its elevated protein concentration promotes adhesion, stimulates mitosis, and enables differentiation, thereby mimicking the complex milieu found in living organisms. Without this supplement, many cell lines show poor viability and fail to replicate experimental conditions.

Serum remains a cornerstone reagent in research laboratories for several core applications. Mammalian cell lines, whether in biopharma development or basic biology, expand rapidly in cultures supplemented with serum. Diagnostic developers favor the same liquid because it stabilizes variability and boosts reproducibility across test runs. Tissue-invasive projects—such as hybridoma production, viral propagation, and vaccine workflows—draw on serum to provide the vitamins, hormones, and glycoproteins that cells cannot synthesize in free media.

Explore Our Range of Laboratory Serum Products

At LDP, we stock a diverse selection of standard and premium-grade serum products with stringent quality testing to meet international research standards. Below are our main offerings:

Fetal Bovine Serum

Remains the flagship offering. Customers may select from Regular, Premium, Gamma-Irradiated, or Heat-Inactivated formats. Charcoal-Stripped versions further minimize endogenous steroids when mixed with steroid-sensitive assays.

Origin labeling lets users specify consignments from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or the United States. Each geographic source has slightly different antibody and growth-factor signatures that may influence sensitive experiments.

Bovine Calf Serum

Supplies an iron-fortified alternative for long-term studies needing lower total protein content. The enhanced nutritional profile supports label-free assays where limiting background noise is critical.

Goat and Horse Serums

Serve niches that require donor-specific background for immunoassays and blocking protocols. Both sources undergo membrane filtration and heat treatment to inactivate common pathogens before release.

A growing list of specialty products is always available on request. Custom processing, additional filtration, and small-batch packaging can be arranged to match unusual project demands.

Trusted Brands and Global Sourcing

LDP lists Corning-branded serum for labs that prefer an industry name and backs it with a private label line that combines reliability and affordability. The formulation is:

  • Sterilized through triple 0.1-m filtration.
  • Tested for mycoplasma and endotoxin content.
  • Accompanied by a formal Certificate of Analysis that traces each lot to its origin.

Researchers keep experiment costs in check while still getting an accurate and repeatable performance.

Packaging, Shipping & Storage

Serum arrives in 50, 100, 500, or 1000-millilitre packaging, all sealed in a sterile environment and held at -20 C until the moment they leave the warehouse.

LDP controls the cold chain every step, whether the destination is a campus down the street or a facility halfway around the globe. Tracking updates run on a separate portal so purchasing staff can monitor shipments without interrupting their lab schedule.

Why Choose LDP for Serum?

  • Supply chain meets ISO certification.
  • Price list reflects bulk procurement, not mark-up.
  • Inventory spans bovine, horse, fetal, and custom blends.
  • In-house scientists field technical calls within four business hours.

Bioengineers at universities, biopharma R&D teams, and diagnostic labs all cite the same advantage: one contract covers serum and customer support. That continuity lets them focus on experiments, not purchase orders.

Shop Laboratory Serum Online with Confidence

Research-grade serum is just a click away. LDP’s digital catalog displays every lot and assay number, allowing users to compare protein content, heat-inactivation status, and shipping conditions before adding items to the cart. The platform’s backend is protected by AES-256 encryption and automatic session time-outs. Order confirmations arrive in minutes, usually well ahead of the 24-hour SLA most other houses advertise.

FAQs for Serum Category

What is Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) used for in laboratories?

Answer: Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is widely used in cell culture for providing essential nutrients, hormones, and growth factors that support cell growth and proliferation.

What’s the difference between FBS and Bovine Calf Serum?

Answer: FBS is collected from unborn calves and has lower antibody levels, making it ideal for sensitive cultures. Bovine Calf Serum is collected after birth and is more economical but may have higher antibody content.

Is the serum tested for sterility and endotoxins?

Answer: Yes, all serum products at LDP are rigorously tested for sterility, endotoxin levels, mycoplasma contamination, and are supplied with certificates of analysis.

What is gamma-irradiated serum?

Answer: Gamma-irradiated serum has been exposed to gamma radiation to inactivate potential contaminants like viruses and bacteria, making it suitable for vaccine production and other sensitive applications.

How should laboratory serum be stored?

Answer: Store serum at -10°C to -20°C for long-term use. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles to preserve quality and performance.

Do you offer FBS from specific countries like Australia or New Zealand?

Answer: Yes, LDP offers premium FBS sourced from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA, each with traceable origin and documented processing standards.

Adult Bovine Serum 500mL

Catalogue: FBS-05AB-BTC
$115.52

Corning® Fetal Bovine Serum, AUS, GI 1L

Catalogue: 35-096-CM-CL
$3,015.52

Donor Goat Serum 500mL

Catalogue: DGS-01-BTC
$134.52

Donor Horse Serum, USA 500mL

Catalogue: 35-030-CV-CL
$179.52

FBS Premium NZ ROW HI GI 100mL

Catalogue: 35-108-CI-CL
$811.52

FBS Premium NZ ROW HI GI 50mL

Catalogue: 35-108-CF-CL
$311.52

FBS, Premium, AUS, HI 50mL

Catalogue: 35-086-CF-CL
$288.52

FBS, Premium, AUS, HI GI 100mL

Catalogue: 35-106-CI-CL
$772.52

FBS, Premium, AUS, HI GI 1L

Catalogue: 35-106-CM-CL
$3,058.52

FBS, Premium, AUS, HI GI 50mL

Catalogue: 35-106-CF-CL
$306.52

FBS, Premium, NZ ROW HI GI 1L

Catalogue: 35-108-CM-CL
$3,106.52

FBS, Regular, CAN, GI 100mL

Catalogue: 35-097-CI-CL
$492.52

FBS, Regular, CAN, GI 1L

Catalogue: 35-097-CM-CL
$2,015.52