Product Catalogue
Β Human Biofluids and Animal Biofluids β each covering whole blood, serum, plasma, and specialised specimens.
Available from inventory or via bespoke collection protocols.
HUMAN WHOLE BLOOD
Whole Blood Β· Serum Β· Plasma Β· Disease State Β· Specialised Biofluids
Unfractionated human whole blood from healthy prescreened donors or confirmed disease-state subjects. Combined with anticoagulant at the point of collection. All units tested for the mandatory viral panel. Available fresh (same-day) or cryopreserved.
| Product | Typical COA | Anticoagulant | Donor Status | Volume Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Whole Blood β K2EDTA |  | K2EDTA 1.8 mg/mL | Healthy | 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 β’ 50 mL | Standard; CBC compatible; fresh or frozen |
| Human Whole Blood β Lithium Heparin | | Li-Heparin 15 IU/mL | Healthy | 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 β’ 50 mL | Biochemistry & flow cytometry applications |
| Human Whole Blood β Sodium Citrate 3.2% | | Sodium Citrate 3.2% | Healthy | 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 mL | Coagulation studies; PT/APTT compatible |
| Human Whole Blood β ACD Formula A | | ACD-A | Healthy | 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 mL | Red cell & platelet function studies |
| Human Whole Blood β Disease State | | K2EDTA β’ Li-Hep β’ Citrate | Disease State | 1 β’ 5 mL | 50+ confirmed conditions; clinical metadata included |
* All whole blood lots are tested negative for HBsAg, HIV-1/2 Ab/Ag, HIV-1 NAT, HCV Ab/NAT, HBV NAT, HTLV-I/II, syphilis, WNV, and ALT.
Human Plasma
Human plasma collected with 9 anticoagulant formats from healthy, virally-tested donors. Processed within 24 hours of collection and stored at β80Β°C. Available individually or in pooled formats for assay development and IVD kit manufacturing.
| Product | Typical COA | Anticoagulant | Format | Volume Options | Primary Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Plasma β K2EDTA | | K2EDTA 1.8 mg/mL | SinglePooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 β’ 50 mL | Standard for most assays; inhibits complement |
| Human Plasma β K3EDTA | | K3EDTA spray-dried | SinglePooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 mL | Haematological applications |
| Human Plasma β Lithium Heparin | | Li-Heparin 15 IU/mL | SinglePooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 β’ 50 mL | Biochemistry; not for coagulation assays |
| Human Plasma β Sodium Heparin | | Na-Heparin | SinglePooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 mL | Flow cytometry applications |
| Human Plasma β Sodium Citrate 3.2% | | Sodium Citrate 3.2% | SinglePooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 mL | Coagulation testing β PT, APTT, fibrinogen |
| Human Plasma β Sodium Citrate 3.8% | | Sodium Citrate 3.8% | SinglePooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 mL | ESR testing; selected coagulation assays |
| Platelet-Poor Plasma (PPP) β Double Spun | | K2EDTA or Li-Heparin | SinglePooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 mL | <10,000 plt/ΞΌL; two-spin protocol |
| Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) | | ACD-A or Citrate | Single | 0.5 β’ 1 mL | Custom platelet count on request |
| Human Plasma β ACD Formula A | | ACD Formula A | SinglePooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 mL | Red cell studies; platelet function |
Disease-State Specimens
Serum and plasma from donors with physician-confirmed diagnoses, supplied with comprehensive clinical metadata. Collected under IRB-approved protocols with full informed consent. Ideal for IVD assay validation, biomarker discovery, and regulatory submissions.
| Disease / Condition | Typical COA | Matrix Available | Clinical Data Included | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM) | | Serum Plasma | HbA1c β’ Insulin β’ Diagnosis date β’ Medications | Single β’ Pooled |
| Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) | | Serum Plasma | HbA1c β’ Fasting glucose β’ BMI β’ Duration | Single β’ Pooled |
| Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) | | Serum Plasma | Lipid panel β’ Troponin β’ Diagnosis type β’ Treatment | Single β’ Pooled |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction | | Serum Plasma | Troponin I/T β’ CK-MB β’ BNP β’ TIMI score β’ Time post-event | Single donor |
| Breast Cancer | | Serum Plasma | AJCC stage β’ ER/PR/HER2 β’ CA 15-3 β’ Treatment status | Single donor |
| Lung Cancer (NSCLC / SCLC) | | Serum Plasma | Stage β’ Histology β’ EGFR/ALK/PD-L1 β’ Smoking history | Single donor |
| Colorectal Cancer | | Serum Plasma | CEA β’ Stage β’ MSI/KRAS status β’ Surgical status | Single donor |
| Prostate Cancer | | Serum Plasma | Total & Free PSA β’ Gleason score β’ Stage β’ Treatment | Single donor |
| Hepatocellular Carcinoma | | Serum Plasma | AFP β’ Stage β’ HBV/HCV status β’ Liver function | Single donor |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) | | Serum Plasma | RF β’ Anti-CCP β’ ESR β’ CRP β’ DAS28 β’ Medications | Single β’ Pooled |
| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) | | Serum Plasma | ANA β’ Anti-dsDNA β’ Complement C3/C4 β’ SLEDAI | Single donor |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | | Serum Plasma | Type (RRMS/PPMS) β’ EDSS β’ Oligoclonal bands β’ Treatment | Single donor |
| HIV-1 Seropositive | | Serum Plasma | Viral load β’ CD4 count β’ CD4:CD8 ratio β’ ARV regimen | Single donor |
| Hepatitis B (HBsAg+) | | Serum Plasma | HBsAg titre β’ HBeAg β’ ALT β’ HBV viral load | Single β’ High-titre pool |
| Hepatitis C (Anti-HCV+) | | Serum Plasma | Genotype β’ HCV viral load β’ ALT β’ Treatment status | Single β’ High-titre pool |
| Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | | Serum Plasma | eGFR β’ Creatinine β’ BUN β’ Cystatin C β’ CKD stage | Single β’ Pooled |
| Thyroid Disorders (Hypo / Hyper) | | Serum | TSH β’ Free T3 β’ Free T4 β’ Anti-TPO β’ Anti-Tg | Single β’ Pooled |
| Pregnancy (Trimester-Specific) | | Serum Plasma | Gestational week β’ hCG β’ AFP β’ PAPP-A β’ Screening markers | Single donor |
| Sepsis / Systemic Infection | | Serum Plasma | CRP β’ PCT β’ Lactate β’ Organism β’ SOFA/APACHE II | Single donor |
Additional disease states and rare conditions available on request. All samples include a full Certificate of Analysis with clinical metadata.
Specialised Human Biofluids
Biofluids beyond blood β collected under IRB-approved protocols, processed to defined specifications, and stored under validated conditions. Available from healthy donors and disease-state subjects. Paired collections with matched serum/plasma on request.
| Biofluid | Typical COA | Collection Method | Donor Status | Volume Range | Key Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | | First-void β’ Mid-stream β’ 24-hour pooled | HealthyDisease | 1 β 100 mL | Renal biomarkers; drug metabolism; creatinine-normalised |
| Saliva / Oral Fluid | | Unstimulated β’ Stimulated β’ Swabs | HealthyDisease | 0.5 β 10 mL | Hormone assays; drug testing; paired blood matrix |
| Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) | | Lumbar puncture | HealthyNeurological | 0.25 β 2 mL | Neurodegeneration β Alzheimer's, MS, Parkinson's |
| Synovial Fluid | | Knee or hip joint aspirate | HealthyOARA | 0.5 β 5 mL | Musculoskeletal research; viscosity preserved |
| Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) | | Bronchoscopy | HealthyCOPDAsthma | 1 β 10 mL | Respiratory biomarkers; cellular differential available |
| Amniotic Fluid | | Amniocentesis (2nd trimester) | NormalCustom | 1 β 5 mL | Prenatal diagnostics; chromosomal data available |
| Pleural / Ascitic Fluid | | Thoracentesis β’ Paracentesis | Disease State | 1 β 20 mL | Oncology; exudate or transudate; aetiology documented |
| Seminal Plasma | | Ejaculate, centrifuged | Healthy | 0.5 β 2 mL | Fertility research; semen analysis parameters included |
HUMAN SERUM
Off-the-clot serum from healthy screened donors across 9 blood-type / donor-profile variants. Every lot tested negative for the full mandatory viral panel. Single-donor and multi-donor pooled formats available. Stored at β80Β°C; shipped on dry ice with Certificate of Analysis.
| Variant # | Product Name | Typical COA | Blood Group / Profile | Format | Volume Options | Testing Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Normal Human Serum β Mixed Pool | | Mixed / Pooled | Single β’ Pooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 β’ 50 ml | Full viral panel β’ Sterility β’ Mycoplasma |
| 2 | Normal Human Serum β Type A Rh+ | | A+ | Single β’ Pooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 ml | Full viral panel β’ Sterility |
| 3 | Normal Human Serum β Type B Rh+ | | B+ | Single β’ Pooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 ml | Full viral panel β’ Sterility |
| 4 | Normal Human Serum β Type AB Rh+ | | AB+ | Single β’ Pooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 ml | Full viral panel β’ Sterility |
| 5 | Normal Human Serum β Type O Rh+ | | O+ | Single β’ Pooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 ml | Full viral panel β’ Sterility |
| 6 | Normal Human Serum β Type O Rhβ (Universal) | | Oβ | Single β’ Pooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 ml | Full viral panel β’ Sterility |
| 7 | Human AB Serum β Male Donors, Pooled | | AB+ (Male only) | Pooled | 5 β’ 10 β’ 50 β’ 100 ml | Full viral panel β’ Endotoxin β’ Mycoplasma β’ Sterility |
| 8 | Human Serum β Female Donors Only | | Mixed (Female) | Single β’ Pooled | 0.5 β’ 1 β’ 5 β’ 10 ml | Full viral panel β’ Sterility |
| 9 | Cord Blood Serum (Neonatal) | | Cord / Neonatal | Single | 0.5 β’ 1 ml | Full viral panel β’ Sterility |
Viral Safety Panel (all human serum lots)
| Marker | Typical COA | Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBsAg (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) | | Electrochemiluminescence (ECLIA) | Non-reactive |
| Anti-HCV (Hepatitis C Antibody) | | ECLIA / ELISA | Non-reactive |
| HIV-1 Antigen / Antibody (4th gen) | | Combo Ag/Ab ECLIA | Non-reactive |
| HIV-2 Antibody | ELISA | Non-reactive | |
| HIV-1 NAT | Nucleic Acid Testing (PCR) | Not detected | |
| HCV NAT | Nucleic Acid Testing (PCR) | Not detected | |
| HBV NAT | Nucleic Acid Testing (PCR) | Not detected | |
| HTLV-I Antibody | ELISA | Non-reactive | |
| HTLV-II Antibody | ELISA | Non-reactive | |
| Syphilis (RPR / Treponema EIA) | RPR + Confirmatory TPPA | Non-reactive | |
| ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) | Kinetic UV assay | Within normal range | |
| West Nile Virus NAT | Nucleic Acid Testing (PCR) | Not detected |
ANIMAL BIOFLUIDS
13 Species Β· Whole Blood Β· Serum Β· Plasma Β· Strain-Specific Options Β· 3Rs Compliant
All animal-derived specimens are obtained in strict compliance with the 3Rs (Replace, Reduce, Refine) framework and applicable national legislation. Collections are conducted under veterinary supervision at licensed facilities. Strain, sex, age, and weight metadata are supplied with every lot.
Species Overview β All Products at a Glance
| # | Species | Typical COA | Strains / Breeds | Serum | EDTA Plasma | Hep Plasma | Citrate Plasma | Bulk (>100 mL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mouse (Mus musculus) | | BALB/c β’ C57BL/6 β’ CD-1 β’ NMRI β’ Swiss β’ Nude β’ SCID | β | β | β | β | Pooled |
| 2 | Rat (Rattus norvegicus) | | Sprague-Dawley β’ Wistar β’ Fischer 344 β’ Lewis β’ Nude | β | β | β | β | Pooled |
| 3 | Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) | | New Zealand White β’ Dutch Belted β’ Rex | β | β | β | β | β |
| 4 | Non-Human Primate | | Cynomolgus Macaque β’ Rhesus Macaque β’ Marmoset | β | β | β | β | β |
| 5 | Pig / Swine (Sus scrofa) | | Landrace β’ Large White β’ GΓΆttingen Minipig | β | β | β | β | β |
| 6 | Bovine (Bos taurus) | | Friesian β’ Mixed Herd | β | β | β | β | β |
| 7 | Ovine / Sheep (Ovis aries) | | Merino β’ Mixed Breed | β | β | β | β | β |
| 8 | Goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) | | Mixed Breed | β | β | β | β | β |
| 9 | Equine / Horse (Equus caballus) | | Thoroughbred β’ Warm blood β’ Mixed | β | β | β | β | β |
| 10 | Canine (Canis lupus familiaris) | | Beagle β’ Labrador β’ Mixed | β | β | β | β | β |
| 11 | Feline (Felis catus) | | Domestic Shorthair β’ Mixed | β | β | β | β | β |
| 12 | Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus) | | Dunkin Hartley β’ Strain 2 β’ Strain 13 | β | β | β | β | β |
| 13 | Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) | | Syrian (Golden) β’ Chinese | β | β | β | β | β |
Species Detailed Profiles
Mouse (Mus musculus)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | BALB/c β’ C57BL/6 β’ CD-1 β’ NMRI β’ Swiss β’ Nude (athymic) β’ SCID β’ C3H β’ DBA/2 |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Li-Heparin Plasma β single-donor and pooled |
| Volume Options | 0.1 β 0.5 ml single donor; up to 5 ml pooled (20+ animals) |
| Applications / Notes | Immunology, oncology, metabolic disease, pharmacokinetics. Strain-matched controls available. |
Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | Sprague-Dawley β’ Wistar β’ Fischer 344 β’ Lewis β’ Nude (athymic) β’ Long-Evans β’ SHR |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Li-Heparin Plasma β’ Sodium Citrate Plasma |
| Volume Options | 0.5 β 2 ml single donor; up to 20 ml pooled |
| Applications / Notes | Toxicology, metabolic disease, neuroscience, cardiovascular research. Age, sex and strain specified. |
Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | New Zealand White (NZW) β’ Dutch Belted β’ Rex β’ Himalayan |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Li-Heparin Plasma β’ Sodium Citrate 3.2% |
| Volume Options | 1 β 20 ml single donor; up to 100 ml pooled |
| Applications / Notes | Excellent complement activity; immunoassay standard matrix. Coagulation and lipid research. |
Non-Human Primate (Macaca fascicularis / mulatta, Callithrix jacchus)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | Cynomolgus Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) β’ Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) β’ Common Marmoset |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Na-Heparin Plasma β’ Li-Heparin Plasma |
| Volume Options | 0.5 β 5 ml single donor; limited pooled availability |
| Applications / Notes | Pre-clinical drug safety, vaccine research, immunology. CITES permits and import documentation provided. |
Pig / Swine (Sus scrofa)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | Landrace β’ Large White β’ GΓΆttingen Minipig β’ Yucatan Minipig β’ Duroc |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Li-Heparin Plasma β’ Sodium Citrate Plasma β’ ACD-A |
| Volume Options | 5 β 50 ml single donor; up to 500 ml bulk pooled |
| Applications / Notes | Cardiovascular and metabolic disease model. Minipig preferred for surgical and chronic studies. |
Bovine (Bos taurus)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | Friesian / Holstein β’ Angus β’ Mixed Herd |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Na-Heparin Plasma β’ Sodium Citrate Plasma |
| Volume Options | 10 β 500 ml; large-volume bulk supply available |
| Applications / Notes | Large-scale immunoassay development; gamma-irradiated serum available; cell culture supplement grade. |
Ovine / Sheep (Ovis aries)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | Merino β’ Suffolk β’ Dorset β’ Mixed Breed |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Na-Heparin Plasma |
| Volume Options | 5 β 200 ml; bulk supply available |
| Applications / Notes | Haematology controls, immunology research, anti-sheep antibody assay matrix. |
Goat (Capra aegagrus hircus)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | Mixed Breed (various) |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Li-Heparin Plasma |
| Volume Options | 5 β 100 ml |
| Applications / Notes | Widely used as blocking agent in immunoassay development. Normal goat serum (NGS) for Western blot. |
Equine / Horse (Equus caballus)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | Thoroughbred β’ Warm blood β’ Arabian β’ Mixed Breed |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Na-Heparin Plasma β’ Sodium Citrate Plasma |
| Volume Options | 10 β 500 ml; bulk supply available |
| Applications / Notes | Complement studies, immunology. Large-volume production for diagnostic kit manufacturing. |
Feline (Felis catus)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | Domestic Shorthair β’ Persian β’ Mixed Breed |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Li-Heparin Plasma |
| Volume Options | 0.5 β 10 ml |
| Applications / Notes | Veterinary diagnostics, companion animal assay development. |
Guinea Pig (Cavia porcellus)
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | Dunkin Hartley β’ Strain 2 β’ Strain 13 β’ Outbred (English) |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Li-Heparin Plasma |
| Volume Options | 0.5 β 5 ml single donor; pooled available |
| Applications / Notes | Exceptionally rich complement source. Haemolytic assays, sensitisation/allergy studies. |
Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus / Cricetulus griseus)
| Attribute | Typical COA | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Common Strains / Breeds | https://specibio.com/wp-content/uploads/coa/Specibio-Hamster-(Mesocricetus-Auratus-Cricetulus-Griseus).pdf | Syrian (Golden) Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) β’ Chinese Hamster (Cricetulus griseus) |
| Products Available | Serum β’ K2EDTA Plasma β’ Li-Heparin Plasma | |
| Volume Options | 0.1 β 0.5 ml single donor; up to 2 ml pooled | |
| Applications / Notes | Viral pathogenesis, metabolic disease, oncology. Pooled format recommended for most assays. |
3Rs Compliance StatementΒ All animal collections comply with the 3Rs (Replace, Reduce, Refine) framework endorsed by the NC3Rs and required by the EU Directive 2010/63/EU, UK Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act (ASPA), and USDA Animal Welfare Act. Veterinary professionals supervise all collections. Defined humane endpoints, minimised sampling volumes, and appropriate analgesia are standard practice across all species.