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Gibco™ Newborn Calf Serum, Heat-Inactivated (NCS), New Zealand Origin
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Specifications:
| Application | Cell culture | ||
| Storage Temperature | ≤-10°C | ||
| Product Type | Serum | Forms | Liquid |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, Gibco | ||
| Product Grade | Cell Culture | ||
Gibco™ Heat-Inactivated Newborn Calf Serum (NCS) is a high-quality bovine serum supplement sourced from calves 14 days old or less and collected in New Zealand, a region recognized for strong traceability and low viral risk. This serum belongs to the Gibco Secure sera category, offering enhanced safety assurance for mammalian cell culture applications.
Heat inactivation is performed to reduce complement activity and support sensitive cell culture workflows where heat-labile serum components may interfere with experimental outcomes.
Key Features
- Heat-inactivated newborn calf serum for mammalian cell culture
- Sourced from New Zealand, a BSE-free region with low viral risk
- Collected from calves ≤14 days old
- Secure sera category for improved safety and traceability
- Suitable for basic cell culture, specialty research, and assay development
- Supplied as a sterile, ready-to-use liquid supplement
Applications
- Routine mammalian cell culture growth and maintenance
- Complement-sensitive cell culture systems
- Specialty research applications requiring heat-inactivated serum
- Cell-based assays and experimental workflows
- Supplementation of common basal media (EMEM, DMEM, RPMI, etc.)
Available Pack Sizes
| Catalog Number | Description | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 26010074 | Gibco™ Heat-Inactivated Newborn Calf Serum, New Zealand Origin | 500 mL |
| 26010066 | Gibco™ Heat-Inactivated Newborn Calf Serum, New Zealand Origin | 100 mL |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Newborn Calf Bovine Serum |
| Species | Cattle/Bovine |
| Age Category | Newborn (≤14 days old) |
| Country of Origin | New Zealand |
| Serum Treatment | Heat-inactivated |
| Form | Liquid |
| Format | Bottle |
| Shipping Condition | Frozen |
| Storage Temperature | ≤ –10°C |
| Product Line | Gibco™ |
| Unit Size | Each |
Storage & Handling
- Store at ≤ –10°C upon receipt
- Ship and transport under frozen conditions
- Thaw gradually at 2–8°C and mix gently before use
- Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles to preserve serum integrity
Regulatory Status
For research use or further manufacturing use only.
Not for direct administration into humans or animals.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Gibco™ Heat-Inactivated Newborn Calf Serum (New Zealand origin) provides a reliable and secure serum supplement for mammalian cell culture applications requiring reduced complement activity. With consistent quality, strong origin traceability, and heat-inactivated processing, it is an excellent choice for laboratories conducting routine culture work, specialty research, and assay development in contamination- and safety-sensitive environments.
- Pack Size: 100 mL 500 mL