[Effect of different sera on amniotic cell growth in culture]

The growth properties of the FCS (calf foetus serum), obtained from the blood of died fetals have been investigated, the "Gibco" FCS and human serum IV being used as a control. It was shown, that FCS prepared in our laboratory provided the growth and karyotyping of amniotic cells in vitro. This FCS was equally effective for cell planting as was human serum IV and somewhat less effective than the "Gibco" FCS. The FCS obtained in our laboratory is not deficient, and cheap. It may be recommended for a wide use in prenatal detection of genetic disorders.