Cell Banking & Storage Services

Cell Culture Company goes beyond traditional cell banking methods, combining experience with innovative approaches. We offer comprehensive services for mammalian and insect cell banking and storage, focusing on quality and expertise. For over 40 years, our experience has empowered laboratories across the biotechnology, biomanufacturing, genomics, pre-clinical, bioassay development, and research sectors. Collaborate with us and entrust your cell lines to a partner renowned for reliability and bespoke cell banking solutions.

Our Deliverables to you:

  • Customized cell banking
  • Documentation
  • Identity confirmation
  • Safety assays
  • Viability Assurance

Custom Vial Configurations

 

Why Partner with Cell Culture Company?

Customizable Cell Banking

From working cell banks to master cell banking, we tailor our services to align with your research demands, offering options for small and large-scale projects.

Secure Off-Site Storage

Embrace peace of mind with our disaster recovery storage for all cell lines, including primary cells, safeguarding your work against any unexpected event.

Expertise & Experience

Leverage our 40+ years in cell banking to your advantage, ensuring that your research is backed by our proficiency and industry best practices.

Optimized Cell Banking Services for Cutting-edge Research

Cell Bank Manufacturing Offerings:

  • Master Cell Banking & Working Cell Bank: Availability of banks ranging from 5 to 300 vials per lot, under RUO/GLP or GMP-CNC conditions, for versatility in research scope and scale.
  • Documentation & Analysis: Complete process batch documentation and Certificate of Analysis for every cell banking project, guaranteeing transparency and traceability.
  • Efficient Turnaround: Benefit from our swift cell expansion projects, minimizing wait times and accelerating your research timeline.
  • Global Distribution Capability: With our expert logistics, we can ship your cell bank vials globally, ensuring your research knows no borders.

Advanced Testing for Uncompromised Quality:

  • Identity Confirmation: Utilizing STR and WGS testing to confirm cell line identity with precision.
  • Safety Assays: Rigorous mycoplasma and sterility testing to ensure cell bank purity and safety.
  • Viability Assurance: Every cell bank includes a test vial thaw for viability confirmation, so you can proceed with confidence.

State-of-the-Art Storage and Security

Your valuable cell banks are preserved under optimal conditions in our vapor phase liquid nitrogen (LN2) dewars. Coupled with round-the-clock monitoring through our BMS, manual checks, secure location, and back-up generators, we offer a storage solution that’s robust and fail-safe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why create a cell bank?

Cell banking ensures cell line integrity. Cell banking preserves the original cells and provides a stock to use if more cells need to be grown or if changes in cellular metabolics are seen after the cells grow for too long. Check out our blog post for more information: https://cellculturecompany.com/off-site-storage-of-cell-lines-to-maintain-integrity/

What types of cells can be banked at Cell Culture Company?

We offer cell banking of mammalian, insect cells. We do not handle bacteria or other microbe cell banks at our facility.

How are cell banks stored?

Cell bank vials undergo a controlled rate freezing in a -80C freezer and are transferred to liquid nitrogen dewars for long term cryostorage.

What phase of liquid nitrogen is recommended for storage?

We offer vapor phase and liquid phase storage dewars to suit our customers needs. Typically we see a customer preference for vapor phase storage dewars.

Can you ship vials from cell banks?

Absolutely. We are happy to work with our customers to ship vials to any location. Global shipping will be arranged depending on requirements.

Take the Next Step in Advancing Your Research

Elevate the potential of your research with Cell Culture Company’s cell banking services. If you are ready to secure the future of your research with a reliable cell banking partner, contact us today. We are committed to nurturing your research endeavors with our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities.