Are there categories of serum?
Yes, bovine serum is categorized according to the age of the animal from which the blood was collected.
- “Fetal Bovine Serum” originates from fetuses
- “Newborn Calf Serum” originates from calves ≤ 3 weeks of age
- “Calf Serum” originates from calves between ≥ 3 weeks – 12 months of age
- “Adult Bovine Serum” originates from cattle ≥ 12 months of age