Is it okay if I supplement BenchStable media with more than 10% FBS?
We recommended supplementing BenchStable media with at least 10% FBS for best results. If your culture method calls for greater than 10% FBS supplementation using our other existing media, we recommend that you use the same concentration with BenchStable media.
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Is it okay if I supplement BenchStable media with 5% FBS?
We recommend supplementing BenchStable media with at least 10% FBS for best results. We have run tests on limited cell types using 5% FBS concentration and have not observed compromised performance. Please contact Tech Support at techsupport@thermofisher.com to ensure that your specific application allows for 5% serum supplementation.
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Which cell lines have been tested in BenchStable media?
We have tested our BenchStable media for growth and morphology on the following cell lines: A549, CHO-K1, HEK293, HeLa, HL-60, Jurkat, MCF7, MDA-MB-231, Neuro2A, SH-SY5Y, and THP-1.
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Do you offer BenchStable media without phenol red?
At this time, we do not offer BenchStable media without phenol red.
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Will the shelf-life of BenchStable media improve if stored at lower temperature (2-8 degrees C)?
The shelf life of BenchStable media is unchanged when stored cold (2-4 degrees C) or ambient (15-30 degrees C).
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