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LAMPIRE offers a full line of Monoclonal Support Services for our clients. Our services include cell line optimization, adaptation to serum-free culture, cell bank production, cell bank storage, sterility as well as mycoplasma testing. Please contact Customer Service for information about LAMPIRE's Monoclonal Support Services.

Cell Line Optimization

LAMPIRE will take an existing cell line that has been provided and optimize the media formulation for growth and production of antibody. Price is dependent upon the number and type of media formulations to be used for the optimization.

Adaptation to Serum-Free Culture

LAMPIRE will take an existing cell line and adapt the cell line from a culture media containing serum to a serum free...Read more

LAMPIRE offers a full line of Monoclonal Support Services for our clients. Our services include cell line optimization, adaptation to serum-free culture, cell bank production, cell bank storage, sterility as well as mycoplasma testing. Please contact Customer Service for information about LAMPIRE's Monoclonal Support Services.

Cell Line Optimization

LAMPIRE will take an existing cell line that has been provided and optimize the media formulation for growth and production of antibody. Price is dependent upon the number and type of media formulations to be used for the optimization.

Adaptation to Serum-Free Culture

LAMPIRE will take an existing cell line and adapt the cell line from a culture media containing serum to a serum free media culture. Price is dependent upon the type of media to be used for the adaptation and the original serum content of the media.

Cell Bank Production & Storage

LAMPIRE can create master and working cell banks of any size to fit your needs. Cell bank reports will be generated and sent for review. Please contact Customer Service for information on additional services such as storage and annual testing for viability, doubling-time, and antibody yield. LAMPIRE also has the capacity to store cell banks at our facilities. LAMPIRE recommends that all cell banks that have been created, whether by LAMPIRE or another contractor, be stored at two different locations for safety purposes. Please inquire about LAMPIRE cell bank production and storage options.

Sterility and Mycoplasma Testing

Sterility testing results are based on CFR 21 or USP XXIII. Generally, 14 days at 30-35ºC in fluid thioglycollate and 14 days at 20-25ºC in Soybean Casein Digest medium. Mycoplasma testing reports via indirect DNA Hoechst Staining and Agar and Broth media isolation of culturable strains of mycoplasma.

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