Whole blood from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
Collected fresh to order from fish responsibly farmed in the USA.
Starting at $111 USD for 50 ml. Contact us for large volume pricing and availability.
Key Advantages
- Ethically Sourced: Derived from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) free of added antibiotics and hormones
- A Sustainable Option: Fish-based blood is an alternative to bovine and other mammalian-derived options
- Pathogen Tested: Sourced from healthy farmed fish screened for pathogens of regulatory concern
- Versatile Anticoagulant Options: Available with sodium citrate, sodium heparin, and sodium EDTA
- Customizable Formulations: Other anticoagulants and preservatives available upon request
For research use only. Not intended for clinical or therapeutic use.
Characteristics of Atlantic Salmon Blood
- Total plasma protein concentration: 3.6-4.3 g/dL
- Hemoglobin concentration: 8.9-10.4 g/dL
- Hematocrit percentage: 44-49%
- Leucocrit concentration: 0.43-0.96% or 8,000-21,000 cells/µL
- Leukocyte composition: >90% lymphocytes and 10% neutrophilic granulocytes, thrombocytes, & monocytes
- Erythrocytes
- 98-99% of all fish blood cells
- 0.81-3.73 x 10e6 per µL
- typically 6-12 µm in size
- ellipsoid, nucleated; shape can vary due to environmental parameters
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Unit of sale | 250 ml, 500 ml, or custom volume | |
| Choice of anticoagulant | sodium citrate, sodium EDTA, sodium heparin | |
| Recommended storage | 4-8oC | |
| Shelf life | dependent upon intended use and preservation | |
| Usage | Intended for research use only | |
