CLS offers cell banking service for your precious human or animal cells, derived from tissue or blood from patients or healthy individuals, or as already established cell line. We will gently freeze and store your cellular material in the ultra-low temperature environment of liquid nitrogen (at approx. -190°C). Additionally, we can expand your cells in in vitro culture before the freezing process so that sufficient material is always available upon further request. On demand, we will also thaw the cells again and provide you with fresh vital cells in culture. 
Deep frozen cells are an ideal deposit for future application in basic research or for medical use and is a reasonable alternative for costly continuous cell culture. The application of cells starting from the frozen original material ensures the authentic genetic background whereas in long term cell culture genetic shifts and possible cross-contaminations may occur. 
We can also secure the identity of your original cells by genetic fingerprinting (STR analysis) and absence of bacterial contamination, preferentially of mycoplasms before the freezing process. Antibiotic treatment to erase mycoplasms can be performed. Of course, your order and the storage will be handled confidentially and with greatest care.
Our service includes

Standardized price for the storage of up to 100 cryovials (minimum amount) per month
Gentle freezing process in liquid nitrogen
Confidential storage

Requirements

Cells must be tested for the absence of mycoplasma (Can be performed as a service)

The below services can be performed against a surcharge

Shipment of stored cells at any point
Expansion of your cells on demand
Providing you with fresh vital cells in culture on demand 
Identity (STR analysis) and mycoplasma testing