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Accu-Bac is a guaranteed second generation derivative of NCTC cultures, manufactured under licence from UK Health Security Agency. Accu-Bac is to be used in an industrial setting.

Each carefully prepared disc will contain a target range of ≤100 c.f.u, with 95% confidence interval stated on the Certificate of Analysis. This is ideal for most quantitative applications. AccuBac will be supplied in 1 disc vials and has a 18 month shelf-life from the date of manufacture.

• Target c.f.u. counts ≤100 per disc, with 95% confidence interval range stated on the Certificate of Analysis
• Shelf life of 18 months
• Simple to use, no dilutions required
• Guaranteed 2nd generation and fully traceable to the original NCTC source strain
• Certificates of Analysis available from our website
• Identification and Characterisation testing completed in accordance within our UKAS accredited scope

This product is not currently CE marked, we cannot export the product outside of the UK.

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If you have a requirement for special, non-standard or standard buffers or other solutions not listed, please contact us for a quotation. We can custom manufacture buffers and solutions to your own specification or to a published protocol.

At TCS Biosciences Ltd, we have gained an outstanding reputation for service and satisfaction through dedication to our first business principle: quality.

Blood from our donor animals continues to play a vital role as a nutritional supplement in microbiological culture media, and also functions as a diagnostic indicator in media and test systems for clinical diagnosis.

Our specialised approach to quality assurance extends from animal husbandry through collection to processing and packaging, to ensure the consistent quality of our products.

Animal blood continues to play a vital nutritional role in microbiological culture media, and also functions as a diagnostic indicator in media and in test systems for clinical diagnosis.

For more than 50 years TCS has specialised in donor animal blood products, and has attained ever-higher standards of quality through continuous improvement of our processes. Quality assurance extends, via our supplier, Preston Farms, from animal husbandry through collection to processing, QC and packaging, to ensure you get the best possible products every time you order.

Adult Chicken Cells in Alsever's. The initial volume of Alsever's is removed along with the plasma, and the cells are re-suspended in a second volume of Alsever's. Minimum PCV is 15%. Antibiotics are added to protect the product from contamination.

Rabbit Blood in Alsever's. Final concentration is Alsever's of 50%. Minimum PCV is 15%. Antibiotics are added to protect the product from contamination.

Rabbit Blood Defibrinated. Contains no anticoagulant. Minimum PCV is 32%. Antibiotics are added to protect the product from contamination.

Guinea Pig Blood Cells in Alsever's. The initial volume of Alsever's is removed along with the plasma, and the cells are re-suspended in a second volume of Alsever's. Minimum PCV is 15%. Antibiotics are added to protect the product from contamination.

TCS is currently Europe's leading supplier to the water industry of testing reagents for Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Our range includes the best Fluorescent stains, precise quantitative controls, and our popular Isolate^® IMS equipment and reagents.

Although the stringent water industry Cryptosporidium testing regulations are no longer in force, we have retained our system for ensuring continuity of supply, which means we always have stocks of key products available for immediate despatch.

Isolate^® offers unique, semi automated immunomagnetic separation (IMS) of Cryptosporidium oocysts in environmental water samples. The unique automation of the Isolate^® test standardises the rocking motion, resulting in improved consistency and reliability of results.

Isolate^® yields increased recoveries of oocysts and produces good results even when using dirty water samples. In addition Isolate^® is able to process pellets up to 2 ml in volume, reducing the need for split samples and multiple slides.

Cryptosporidium oocysts in the concentrate are captured and separated by magnetic action. Separated oocysts are stained with an approved Fluorescent antibody stain, and visualised by fluorescence microscopy.

Since we began offering Fluorescent stains in 2000, we have emerged as Europe's leading specialist supplier of Cryptosporidium and Giardia positive controls, reagents and equipment. We have focused on building a product range that includes innovative products from around the world, and which is unrivalled by any other supplier of Cryptosporidium and Giardia related products in Europe.

Since we began offering Fluorescent stains in 2000, we have emerged as Europe's leading specialist supplier of Cryptosporidium and Giardia positive controls, reagents and equipment. We have focused on building a product range that includes innovative products from around the world, and which is unrivalled by any other supplier of Cryptosporidium and Giardia related products in Europe.

Bactiscan™ & BactiscanPRO™

User-friendly handheld bacteria and biofilm detection systems that utilise proprietary wave-alternating UV light technology to locate surface contamination, especially as a prelude to ATP swab testing in production facilities. Being lightweight, and easy-to-use, one operator can examine large areas quickly, with minimal training required. The Bactiscan™ & BactiscanPRO™ are environmentally friendly and safe for people and products, as it requires no chemicals to generate results.

Bactiscope™

A surface bacteria and biofilm detection system using EIT Internationals wave-alternating UV light technology, designed to inspect awkward to access areas and inside pipework. Images or video captured can be uploaded to an internal quality system for audit purposes or documented corrective action. Extremely environmentally friendly as it requires no chemicals or dyes.

TCS Biosciences has been at the forefront of delivering high-quality products, empowering researchers and industries with products they can trust. We are proud to build on that legacy with the launch of our complete cell culture solutions.

Available products:

• Animal-Free Recombinant Proteins
• Dissolvable and Customisable Smart Microcarriers
• Animal-Free Extracellular Matrix Mimics
• Animal Serum

Serving the needs of clinical, research and industrial scientists since 1965.

Introductory Pricing - see products

Also available in larger pack sizes, please contact us for details.

MarraBio's proprietary engineered Caf1 proteins provide an easy to use, ultra stable, scalable and xeno-free alternative to the extracellular matrix proteins and growth factors used in mammalian cell culture.

• Easy to handle
• Simple protocol
• Characterised and defined
• Free from animal material
• Multiple bioactive modules
• Scalable production

Animal Serum and Plasma Sterile serum is widely used in cell culture, microbiology and in the preparation of diagnostic kits.

We are pleased to add our range Fetal Bovine Serum of Australian and New Zealand origin produced by Moregate Biotech and Donor Bovine Serum of New Zealand origin produced by South Pacific Sera.

Australia and New Zealand, being island countries with the strictest quarantine systems, have remained relatively disease-free. This coupled with careful collection, strict processing and filtration procedures and rigorous testing ensures product of the highest quality. Serum is shipped direct from the country of origin. Comprehensive documentation is provided which demonstrates full product traceability.

Donor animals are screened for viruses and pathogens prior to being introduced into the donor groups. Processing is carried out in accordance with our strict operating procedures. Certificates of analysis are available upon request.

We are aware that some customers do not require Animal Serum and Plasma which has been through the stringent control procedures described above.

Many of our customers use Animal Serum and Plasma for non-critical procedures or for research and development applications. We now offer a value for money range of alternative products.

Our Animal Serum and Plasma products are each sourced from an identified origin. These products carry limited documentation, including a certificate of conformity.

Please note: Orders will be shipped out on dry ice, standard charge will apply. If you do not wish to have your order sent on dry ice, please contact our Customer Service Team.

Bovine Serum Albumin is a large, stable, soluble, monomeric, globular protein which makes up about half of the total serum protein. Due to its binding and transporting properties, BSA acts primarily as a carrier protein for hormones, fatty acids, trace minerals, vitamins and iron. However, it also plays a role in stabilising extracellular fluid volume and maintaining osmotic balance, as well as binding harmful toxins and free radicals.

Its in vitro uses are diverse, ranging from pharmaceutical and medical applications to agriculture and chemical manufacture.

We also offer a batch reservation service. Please enquire for more details.

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