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FBS Processing Charts

A clear, step-by-step overview of the critical stages involved in producing high-quality, ethically sourced serum for global research and biomanufacturing — supporting transparency, best practices, and robust quality and traceability systems.

Aseptic Filling

An overview of the cleanroom environment, sterile filtration, and aseptic handling practices used to fill final containers while maintaining product sterility and consistency.

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Raw FBS Selection

An overview of criteria used to evaluate and select raw serum — including origin verification, quality characteristics, and compliance with ISIA standards — ensuring only suitable materials enter the process.

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Blood Collection

Outlines the initial stage of the process, detailing proper animal handling, hygienic collection techniques, and documentation practices that ensure traceability and regulatory compliance from the very start.

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Raw Serum Cold Chain Process

Highlights the temperature-controlled logistics required to preserve serum integrity during transport and storage, from collection through processing.

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Finished Product

Summarizes end-stage processing, quality control testing, packaging, labeling, and documentation required to release a compliant, traceable, and high-quality FBS product.

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Serum Separation

A step-by-step view of the controlled centrifugation and handling procedures needed to separate serum cleanly and safely from whole blood while preventing contamination.

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Pooling and Pre-filtration

Shows how individual serum lots are pooled under controlled conditions and subjected to initial filtration steps to prepare the material for sterile processing.

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Thawing

An explanation of proper thawing methods used to maintain product quality and avoid degradation before downstream processing steps.

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