FBS Product Comparison Guide

Compare origin, specifications, and pricing across our complete Fetal Bovine Serum catalog to find the right product for your research.

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FBS Specifications by Origin

All products triple 0.1µm sterile filtered. Heat inactivation available for +$10 on all standard products.

Product500mLEndotoxinHemoglobinpHOsmolality
US Origin FBS$595<10 EU/mL<25 mg/dL7.0-7.6240-340
US Origin FBS Advance$625<10 EU/mL<25 mg/dL7.0-7.6240-340
USDA Approved FBS$425<5 EU/mL<20 mg/dL7.2-7.4280-320
USDA Approved FBS Advance$495<5 EU/mL<20 mg/dL7.2-7.4280-320
Australian Origin FBS$695<10 EU/mL<25 mg/dL7.0-7.6240-340
NZ Origin FBS Advance$725<10 EU/mL<25 mg/dL7.0-7.6240-340
Charcoal Stripped$660Specialty — contact for specs
Dialyzed$660Specialty — contact for specs
Gamma Irradiated$750Specialty — contact for specs
Exosome Depleted$1,750 (250mL)Specialty — contact for specs

Prices current as of March 2026. Lot-specific COA available for every product. Actual lot performance typically exceeds published specifications (e.g., endotoxin typically <0.1 EU/mL).

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ORIGIN & QUALITY

Understanding FBS Origins

US Origin — Collected and processed in the USA. Broadest regulatory acceptance.

USDA Approved — From USDA-approved countries (Australia, NZ, others). Tighter specs, triple 0.1µm filtered.

Australian/NZ — BSE/TSE free regions. AQIS approved. Premium for sensitive applications.

Specialty — Charcoal stripped, dialyzed, gamma irradiated, exosome depleted for specific research needs.

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FBS Selection FAQ

US Origin FBS or USDA Approved FBS work for most mammalian cell culture applications. USDA Approved offers tighter specifications at a lower price point ($425 vs $595). Both are triple 0.1µm filtered.

Advance products undergo additional lot selection and testing for enhanced growth promotion. They are ideal for sensitive cell lines or applications requiring consistent performance across lots.

Only if your protocol specifically calls for it (immunology, complement-sensitive cells, viral work). Heat inactivation is available for +$10 on all standard products. See our HI vs Standard guide.

Yes. We offer trial samples so you can test with your specific cell lines before committing. Contact orders@innovativebiosci.com.

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