Fetal bovine serum (FBS), also known as fetal calf serum, offers essential nutrients and growth factors for the maintenance and growth of cultured cells. Cell-based applications are an integral part of basic research, biochemical studies, vaccine development, and drug discovery to name a few. FBS is the most used serum in cell-based applications as it provides the most robust culture system for the widest range of cell types.
Since 1962, Gibco FBS products have been a global market leader. Through Thermo Fisher Scientific’s unwavering commitment to quality, scientists using Gibco FBS have been provided with consistent reliability, service, value, and innovation. Discover the performance differences that Gibco Fetal Bovine Serum can deliver for your research and production.
Find the Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) solution for your application
We provide a simplified three-tiered offering—Gibco Value FBS, Premium FBS, and Premium Plus FBS—where each category is clearly delineated by relevant performance markers and testing levels to help ensure you can confidently select the right serum for your research.
Value FBS
Designed for consistent growth for robust cell lines used within all standard cell culture research applications. Our Value FBS products offer excellent value with up to 30 quality specification tests.
Premium FBS
Designed for consistent growth for a broad range of cells. Our most popular FBS product, Premium FBS offers high quality and exceptional value with up to 60 quality specification tests.
Premium Plus FBS
Offers consistent growth for sensitive cells. Our highest quality FBS with up to 70 quality specification tests, including lowest levels of endotoxin and hemoglobin release specifications.
Specialty FBS
Designed for specific experimental needs and sensitive cell culture, including stem cell research, cancer research, reporter assays, immunoassays, antibodies, and more.
Gamma-irradiated FBS
Choose gamma-irradiated FBS when your research requires the highest level of biosecurity, ensuring safer and more consistent outcomes.
Heat-inactivated FBS
Choose heat-inactivated FBS for immunological applications requiring inactivation of complement proteins.
One Shot FBS
Choose One Shot FBS in convenient 50 mL bottles to end aliquoting, stop the freeze-thaw cycle, and help minimize contamination risk.