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Batch consistency is key when it comes to cell growth. That's why we offer free samples for all FBS variations. 

Premium FBS, Attractive Prices

Capricorn Scientific is establishing itself quickly as a leading brand for cell culture products. This is what you can expect from Capricorn Scientific:

  • Quality serum: Manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in Germany, providing a reliable EU supply.

  • Treatment options: Heat inactivation, gamma irradiation, charcoal depletion, and specialty serum.

  • Cost-effective: Capricorn products are priced competitively amid rising market prices.
ALL PURPOSE FBS

FBS Standard

✅ General purpose

Origin

South America
USA

Quality control

Triple 0.1 µm filtered
Virus- & bacteria-tested

Cell types

all cell types


General characteristics

Natural FBS
Consitent quality
Low endotoxin
Pricing dependant on FBS market fluctuations





Treatment options

heat inactivation
gamma irradiation
charcoal depletion

and more

CA FBS-12A

MOST ETHICAL FBS

FBS Xtra

✅ Superior Choice

Origin

South America
USA

Quality control

Triple 0.1 µm filtered
Virus- & bacteria-tested

Cell types

tumor cells
fast-growing cells

General characteristics

Reduced serum content
Ethical choice
Chemically defined additives
Reduced lot-to-lot variation
More sustainable ingredients
Evaluation needed for long-term cell growth

Treatment options

heat inactivation
gamma irradiation
charcoal depletion

and more

CA FBS-16A

BATCH STABLE FBS

FBS Advanced

✅ Batch Stable

Origin

South America


Quality control

Triple 0.1 µm filtered
Virus- & bacteria-tested

Cell types

tumor cells
less demanding cells

General characteristics

Cost-efficient option
Natural, defined additives
Lowest lot-to-lot variation
No further batch testing
Transfection optimization possibly required




Treatment options

heat inactivation
gamma irradiation
charcoal depletion

and more

CA FBS-11A

TIME SAVING FBS

FBS MINI'S

✅ Time saving

Origin

South America
USA

Quality control

Triple 0.1 µm filtered
Virus- & bacteria-tested

Cell types

depends on chosen FBS


General characteristics

Available for all serum types 
10x50 ml bottles in a box
Less risk of contamination
Reduced plastic waste
Saves time and effort




Treatment options

heat inactivation
gamma irradiation
charcoal depletion

and more

CA 10-FBS-XXF

Benefits of Capricorn FBS

1. Quality Standard

Capricorn FBS is subject to extensive quality control and produced in a state-of-the-art facility


2. Consistency

Capricorn FBS provides a consistent and stable product with low lot-to-lot variations.


3. Cost-efficient

Capricorn Scientific enables you to keep your research cost under control.


Trusted by leading institutes
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
Oncode Institute
Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
TU Delft
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
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Curious how your cells can benefit from Capricorn Scientific sera, media, supplements, and additives?

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