The Iscove’s modified dulbecco’s medium (IMDM) with 2% fetal bovine serum (FBS) from StemCell Technologies is designed for preparing and washing human cord blood, peripheral blood, or bone marrow samples before colony-forming unit (CFU) assays. This ready-to-use formulation delivers balanced nutrients and strong buffering capacity to maintain cell integrity during pre-assay processing. By combining IMDM with 2% FBS, it supplies the protein supplementation needed to support cell viability while avoiding unnecessary variability.
Optimized for CFU Assays
In CFU workflows, the quality of sample preparation directly influences downstream results. This Iscove’s modified Dulbecco’s medium provides consistent washing and preparation conditions, reducing stress on hematopoietic progenitor cells before plating. Moreover, its controlled serum concentration minimizes background interference while protecting fragile cells during handling.
Trusted Quality from StemCell Technologies
StemCell Technologies applies strict quality controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reproducible outcomes. They sterile-filter and package the medium for direct use, which streamlines laboratory workflows and lowers contamination risks
Applications
- Preparing and washing cord blood, bone marrow, or peripheral blood samples for CFU assays
- Standardizing processing to improve reproducibility in hematopoietic progenitor cell studies
Supporting South African Laboratories
Apex Scientific supplies this medium across South Africa as part of our specialist laboratory equipment range for hematology, stem cell biology, and clinical research. Our team provides local technical guidance to help scientists integrate this reagent seamlessly into CFU assay protocols. For expert protocols and advice on optimizing CFU assays, visit the Apex Scientific Insights page.
