Product Description
CytogenMarrow is a specialized medium for cytogenetic diagnosis using bone marrow cultures. Supplied as a frozen, homogeneous, “ready-to-use” medium, it eliminates pipetting errors and minimizes the risk of contamination.

This precise formulation is based on modified Alpha-MEM and contains all the essential components for optimal cell growth: antibiotics and L-glutamine, pre-tested fetal bovine serum (FBS), essential hormones and growth factors, phenol red (pH indicator), and sodium bicarbonate buffering.

Your diagnostic advantage:
CytogenMarrow specifically promotes the growth and accelerates the proliferation of bone marrow cells and permanent tumor cell lines.
The result: You obtain usable metaphases more quickly, enabling earlier and more reliable chromosome analysis.

Features and Benefits at a Glance

100% ready to use: No need to prepare individual components (requires in-house validation), no sources of error—ready for use immediately after thawing.
Optimized growth: Improved growth characteristics for fast and unambiguous results.
Faster diagnosis: Efficient cell harvesting for shorter culture times.
Clear results: High reliability for precise cytogenetic findings.
Versatile: Suitable for various cell types in bone marrow.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
CytogenMarrow strictly complies with the requirements of Directive 98/79/EC and bears the CE mark as an in vitro diagnostic (IVD).

Note on Validation: In accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), it is recommended that each new medium be validated under specific local laboratory conditions before being introduced into routine diagnostic use to ensure optimal performance within your own workflow.

Technical Specifications & Quality Controls
Each batch is rigorously tested to ensure the highest level of safety:

pH: Stable , maintained between 7.0 and 7.5
Growth Performance: Positive for permanent tumor cell lines
Genotoxicity: Negative for induced aberrations
Sterility: Tested and free of germs, bacteria, and fungi
Shelf Life: 18 months from the date of manufacture (when stored properly)

Transport and Storage
To preserve the full efficacy of the growth factors, the medium must be stored and transported at a temperature of ≤ -18°C at all times.