Time & Resource Efficiency
Eliminate extensive maintenance, subculturing, and growth optimization. Focus on value‑adding activities and accelerate your experimental process.
Cell Culture Services
Assay-Ready
Cell Service
High-quality, ready-to-use mammalian cell lines that perform immediately post-thaw — streamlining your experimental preparation and ensuring reproducible results every time.
1–100M
CELLS/ML
1–5 mL
VIAL SIZES
1000
VIALS/BATCH
WHY CHOOSE US
Advantages of Our Assay-Ready Cell Service
Unparalleled efficiency and consistency for your research.
Consistency & Reduced Variability
Ensure a consistent and reproducible experimental setup. Standardized cells reduce variability and facilitate accurate comparisons across studies and laboratories.
Standardized Volumes & Concentrations
Assay‑ready cells banked at standardized volumes and concentrations ensure the integrity of your experiments and enhance reproducibility.
SPECIFICATIONS
Customization & Characterization
Tailored options for your high-quality assay-ready cells
VIAL SIZES
1 mL to 5 mL
Volumes tailored to your experimental needs
CELL NUMBERS
1M – 100M cells/mL
Customizable concentrations for any assay
BATCH CAPACITY
1000 vials / batch
Scalable cryopreservation and controlled batch processing for large-volume production runs
FUNCTIONAL TESTS
Viability & Growth
Assess cell viability, growth kinetics, and response to stimuli
AUTHENTICATION
Identity Verified
Verification of cell identity and genetic stability
CONTAMINATION CHECKS
Pathogen-Free
Rigorous testing for species-specific pathogens
APPLICATIONS
Bioassays & Drug Discovery
Powering research with consistent, high-quality cell solutions.
Bioassays for Biologics Quality Control
Quality control of therapeutic proteins, antibodies, and vaccines requires robust, precise bioassays. Our assay-ready cells maintain consistent performance across testing sites, improving inter-laboratory precision and supporting long-term assay validation strategies.
Drug Discovery & High-Throughput Screening
For cell-based HTS, large quantities of consistent cells are essential. Our assay-qualified cell banks enable separation of cell preparation from screening workflows, increasing throughput and reproducibility. Custom banks from recombinant or non-recombinant lines are available.
TECHNOLOGY
Service Details & Equipment
State-of-the-art technology ensuring precision at every step.
Automated Filling Device
Fill-It by Sartorius Stedim Biotech
Produces large quantities of cryovials in an assay-ready format with precision and consistency that surpasses manual production.
Cell Counting with Vi-CELL BLU
Up to 100 images per 200 µL sample
Supports 50,000 to 15,000,000 cells/mL range. Complies with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for regulatory support.
Controlled-Rate Freezing
CryoMed™ Controlled-Rate Freezer
Optimal cryopreservation with a cooling rate of 1°C per minute, maintaining cell integrity and functionality.
Large-Scale Cell Culture
CELSTAK®, CellFactory™ & CELLdisc™
A variety of cell culture flasks supporting large-scale cell expansion for high-volume production needs.
Long-Term Storage
Vapor Phase Liquid Nitrogen
Temperature-monitored tanks guarantee high-quality cells for many years, ready for immediate use post-thaw.
Ready to Streamline Your
Cell-Based Research?
Let us provide you with high-quality, assay-ready cells customized to your exact specifications. Contact our team to get started.
Contact UsFrequently Asked Questions about Assay-Ready Cells
Assay-ready cells are pre-prepared, high-quality mammalian cell lines designed to be used immediately after thawing, without requiring a recovery period. These cells are meticulously prepared to function as reagents, ensuring optimal performance in various assays and experiments.
- Time and resource efficiency: Assay-ready cells eliminate the need for extensive cell maintenance and growth optimization.
- Consistent and reproducible experimental setups: These cells reduce variability in experiments.
- Enhanced data quality: The reliability of assay-ready cells leads to improved data quality.
- Minimized contamination risk: Standardized banking and handling procedures reduce the risk of contamination.
Assay-ready cells are essential in pharmaceutical research, cosmetics, and food industries. They are used for identifying functional ingredients, screening chemical or biological entities, and verifying the biological function of therapeutic proteins and antibodies.
- Functional tests: Assess cell viability, growth, and response to stimuli.
- Rigorous contamination checks: Ensure cells are free from species-specific pathogens.
- Authentication: Verify cell identity and genetic stability.
Yes, Cytion customizes assay-ready cells based on client specifications, including vial sizes (250 µl to 5 ml), cell numbers (2 million to 50 million cells per vial), and storage solutions (Master and Working Cell Banks).
Cytion uses the Fill-It automated filling device (Sartorius Stedim Biotech) for precision and consistency in producing large quantities of cryovials. This surpasses manual production, ensuring the highest quality and reliability.
Cytion employs the CryoMed™ controlled-rate freezer (Thermo Fisher Scientific), which maintains a precise freezing rate of 1°C per minute. This process preserves cell integrity and functionality.
Cytion uses various cell culture flasks, including CellSTACKs®, CellFactory™ devices (Nunc™), and CELLdisc™ (Greiner Bio-One). Each type offers unique advantages for efficient cell growth and large-scale expansion.
Assay-ready cells are stored in temperature-monitored tanks in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen. They are shipped using temperature-monitored dry shippers capable of holding up to 500 vials, ensuring safe and controlled delivery.
Assay-ready cells provide large quantities of consistent cells essential for HTS, avoiding costly delays. They enable the separation of cell preparation from screening, enhancing the efficiency of drug discovery campaigns.
In quality control of therapeutic proteins, antibodies, and vaccines, assay-ready cells ensure consistent performance across testing sites. This improves inter-laboratory precision and supports long-term bioassay reliability.
Cytion combines advanced technology, meticulous quality control, and customizable services to meet diverse research needs. Our assay-ready cells offer reliable, reproducible results, empowering researchers to focus on their experiments with confidence. Experience the revolution in cell culture with Cytion.