Ham's F-12 Medium (Ham's F-12 Nutrient Mix) is a widely used basal medium for cell culture. It was developed for serum-free, single-cell plating of Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells, lung cells, and mouse L cells. Ham’s F-12 is the medium of choice for a Clonal Toxicity Assay (CTA).
This formulation of Ham's F-12 medium is supplemented with L-Glutamine.
Liquid media provide basic nutrients for all cell culture applications. Each of our high-quality cell culture media is manufactured according to the originally published formula or modifications essential to the consistent performance and stability of the culture medium.
Appearance | Clear red orange solution |
CO2 concentration, optimum | 2.5% |
Storage and shelf life |
Store at +2°C to +8°C protected from light. Once opened, store at 4° C and use within 6-8 weeks. |
Shipping conditions | Ambient |
Ham’s F-12, with L-Glutamine
Cat. No. HAM-12-A (500 ml)