We are proud to offer high-quality Newborn Calf Serum (NBCS) suitable for a wide range of life science and biotechnology applications. Suitability testing is the most reliable method of determining that a batch is suitable for use in its intended application. Our NBCS supports optimal cell growth by providing essential nutrients and growth factors, making it a valuable alternative to Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) in both research and production environments.
Why choose Newborn Calf Serum?
TCS Biosciences' Newborn Calf Serum (NBCS) supports the growth of established cell lines and primary cultures. Batch suitability can vary by application, so TCS offers representative samples for testing and a batch reservation service to help customers secure a suitable supply.
Key features
- Collected from healthy calves no more than 20 days old
- Sterile filtered through a series of filters, with a final pore size of 0.2 µm
- Standard sterile filtered and heat-inactivated options available
- Certificate of Analysis supplied with each batch
- New Zealand, Australian and USA origins offered
Applications
NBCS is suitable for a range of cell culture applications, including the cultivation of established cell lines and primary cultures. We recommend testing a representative sample to confirm that a batch meets the requirements of your cells and process.
Certificate of Analysis
Each batch of Newborn Calf Serum is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis, providing full traceability and batch-specific data to support regulatory compliance and experimental reproducibility.
Batch Reservation
TCS Biosciences Ltd is pleased to offer a reserve service allowing customers to test smaller volumes of NBCS that are representative of larger bulk batches. We are happy to hold reserves on a call off basis. Contact our customer services department for more information.
We offer Australian and New Zealand origins of NBCS in 100ml and 500ml volumes. As well as the standard sterile filtered product we can also offer heat inactivated products.
Other Products Available
Fetal Bovine Serum
TCS Biosciences supplies high-quality Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) from New Zealand, Australia and South America (Uruguay). Rich in growth factors and essential nutrients, FBS supports cell growth and viability in applications including cell culture, vaccine production, regenerative medicine and biopharmaceutical development. All serum is sourced from regions with strong animal health standards, strict biosecurity and full traceability.
South America Origin New Zealand Origin Australia Origin
Adult Bovine Serum
Our Sterile Filtered Adult Bovine Serum is filtered to 0.2µm and is filtered under the same sterile conditions as our Sterile Filtered Foetal Bovine Serum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newborn Calf Serum?
It is serum produced from blood collected from healthy calves no more than 20 days old.
Can I test a batch before placing a larger order?
Yes. TCS can provide a smaller, representative volume for suitability testing and can reserve stock from the corresponding bulk batch for call off.
Is batch documentation provided?
Yes. A Certificate of Analysis is supplied with each batch.
Discuss Your Requirements
For more information about Animal Serum products or to place an order, please contact us.
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