Research biologics of rodent or human origin are often introduced into research animals as part of an investigative procedure and can be a threat to biosecurity. To help maintain the validity of your in vivo research, it is important confirm that research biologics are free of infectious agents.
Commonly screened biologics:
- Cell lines – primary and continuous
- Cell line products, such as basement membrane matrix proteins
- Feeder cells (e.g., spleenocytes and thymocytes)
- Acites
- Purified antibodies