Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS)
High-Quality Fetal Bovine Serum from New Zealand, Australia and South America
TCS Biosciences supplies high-quality Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) from trusted global sources including New Zealand, Australia and South America (Uruguay).
Foetal Bovine Serum contains a high concentration of embryonic growth-promoting factors, making it the ideal supplement for supporting cell proliferation and viability across a wide range of cell culture systems. It is commonly used in applications such as vaccine production, diagnostics, regenerative medicine research and biopharmaceutical development due to its rich mix of growth factors, hormones and carrier proteins.
Available from New Zealand, Australia and South America, our FBS products are sourced from countries recognised for strong animal health status, strict biosecurity controls and comprehensive traceability systems.
Available Origins
New Zealand Origin
TCS Biosciences supplies New Zealand-origin Foetal Bovine Serum from Auckland BioSciences, a specialist manufacturer of animal-derived biological products. New Zealand's geographic isolation and strict biosecurity controls provide a strong foundation for high-quality serum sourcing.
Key Features
- 100% New Zealand sourced and manufactured
- Triple 0.1 µm sterile filtered
- ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 13485:2016 certified manufacturing systems
- Traceability systems designed for export readiness
- Sourced from a country recognised for strict biosecurity controls
- Suitable for cell culture, diagnostics and research applications
Australian Origin
TCS Biosciences supplies Australian-origin Foetal Bovine Serum from CellSera Auckland BioSciences, a specialist manufacturer of animal-derived biological products.
CellSera is Australia's second largest Foetal Bovine Serum manufacturer by volume. Based in Rutherford, NSW, Australia, CellSera has been sourcing and manufacturing FBS for over 20 years and has an extensive network of abattoir partners across Australia.
Key Features
- 100% Australian sourced and manufactured
- Triple 0.1 µm sterile filtered
- Sourced from a country recognised for strict biosecurity controls
- Suitable for cell culture, diagnostics and research applications
South American Origin (Uruguay)
TCS Biosciences is pleased to offer Foetal Bovine Serum of South American origin through MonteSera, a proud subsidiary of Auckland BioSciences.
MonteSera operates the largest serum filtration facility in Uruguay, ensuring high-volume processing with uncompromising quality.
Key Features
- Uruguay origin with full traceability
- Consistent performance for cell culture applications
- Manufactured to international quality standards
- Extensive quality control testing
- Available in specialist formats including heat-inactivated and gamma-irradiated options
- Reliable global supply and batch-to-batch consistency
Applications
Foetal Bovine Serum is suitable for a wide range of applications including:
- Cell culture media supplementation
- Growth and maintenance of mammalian cell lines and primary cells
- Stem cell research
- Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
- Vaccine development
- Biopharmaceutical production
- Cell therapy research
- Diagnostic reagent development
- Biotechnology and life science research
- Virology
- Monoclonal antibody production
- Drug discovery applications
- Cryopreservation and cell recovery protocols
Foetal Bovine Serum provides the nutrients and growth factors required for consistent cell culture performance across research, diagnostic and manufacturing environments.
Pack Sizes and Availability
- Standard formats available
- Bulk quantities available on request
- Heat-inactivated supply available where required
- Gamma-irradiated options available
- Samples available for suitability testing
- Batch reservations available for supply continuity
Quality and Documentation
Each batch is supplied with relevant quality documentation to support traceability, performance review and internal quality requirements.
Sample testing and batch reservations can be discussed to support product suitability and continuity of supply.
Depending on origin, supporting documentation may include Certificates of Analysis, health certification, traceability documentation and batch-specific quality records.
Other Products Available
Adult Bovine Serum
Our Sterile Filtered Adult Bovine Serum is filtered to 0.2 µm and is filtered under the same sterile conditions as our Sterile Filtered Foetal Bovine Serum.
Newborn Calf Serum
Newborn Calf Serum (NBCS) provides a cost-efficient alternative to Foetal Bovine Serum. Collected within 20 days post-partum, NBCS is used across a diverse range of applications including cell culture and organ preservation.
Human Platelet Lysate (HPL)
Human Platelet Lysate provides an animal-free alternative to FBS for selected cell culture and regenerative medicine applications.
Animal-Free Recombinant Proteins
Complement your cell culture workflows with TCS Biosciences' range of animal-free recombinant cytokines and growth factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What origins of FBS are available?
TCS Biosciences supplies FBS sourced from New Zealand, Australia and South America (Uruguay).
How should FBS be stored?
FBS should be stored frozen for long-term storage. Once thawed, it should be stored at 2–8°C and used within the manufacturer's recommended timeframe.
Is documentation available with each batch?
Yes. Certificates of Analysis and supporting quality documentation are available to provide traceability and batch-specific quality information.
What is the shelf life of FBS?
When stored correctly in a frozen state, FBS typically has a shelf life of up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. Always refer to the product Certificate of Analysis and product label for specific expiry information.
What does heat inactivation do?
Heat inactivation reduces complement activity within the serum. While useful for some applications, excessive heating can reduce the activity of growth-promoting factors and other sensitive components.
Why choose New Zealand origin FBS?
New Zealand is recognised for its strict animal health standards, traceability systems and low incidence of bovine diseases, helping provide researchers with high-quality, reliable serum for cell culture applications.
Discuss Your Requirements
For more information about Foetal Bovine Serum products, availability, documentation, suitability testing or batch reservations, please contact TCS Biosciences.
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