FluxMPS™ Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium/ Ham's F-12 Nutrient Mixture (DMEM/F-12) (3:1) w/o L-Glutamine, Calcium Chloride: 1X Liquid

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FluxMPS™ Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium/ Ham's F-12 Nutrient Mixture (DMEM/F-12) (3:1) w/o L-Glutamine, Calcium Chloride: 1X Liquid

Contains Sodium Bicarbonate Contains Phenol Red Contains Magnesium Contains Glucose Contains Sodium Pyruvate Without L-Glutamine Without Calcium Chloride

Microfluidics Suitable, quadruple-stage ultra-filtered (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2) 1X liquid DMEM/F-12 (3:1) medium engineered for microfluidic channels, organ-on-a-chip (OoC), and microphysiological systems (MPS). Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 quality management system in an ISO Class 5 fill environment, using Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm). By USP <788> Method 1 (light obscuration), FluxMPS™ measures approximately 5× fewer particles ≥10 µm than conventional 0.22 µm-filtered media.

  • Four-pass sequential filtration (0.1 µm → 0.04 µm → 0.1 µm → 0.04 µm) for microchannel-safe, mycoplasma-retentive purity
  • Endotoxin release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL (LAL, USP <85> BET), tested per manufacturing batch
  • DMEM/F-12 (3:1) base formulated without L-glutamine and without calcium chloride, retaining sodium bicarbonate, phenol red, and sodium pyruvate
  • Physiological pH 7.4 held by ~36.5 mM sodium bicarbonate buffer; requires an elevated-CO₂ incubator (approximately 8% CO₂) to maintain target pH
  • 4× BME amino acid and vitamin concentrations to support extended microphysiological system perfusion
  • Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 quality management system; final QC and customization at Diagnocine, Totowa, NJ
  • Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm) formulation basis for tightly controlled trace-metal and organic-carbon background
  • Custom pH, glucose, HEPES, salts & nutrients available on request — support@diagnocine.com
DCP-DMF12-QCT1X · Cell Culture Media UNSPSC: 41116155 | Commodity: Molecular biology and cell culture growth media | (UNv260801)
Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium/ Ham's F-12 Nutrient Mixture (DMEM/F-12) (3:1) w/o L-Glutamine, Calcium Chloride: 1X Liquid
  • GlucosePresent (3825.500 mg/L)
  • L-GlutamineRemoved ([-])
  • Sodium Pyruvate27.525 mg/L ([+])
  • pH (USP <791>)7.4
  • Osmolality (USP <785>)320 - 360 mOsm/kg
  • Endotoxin (USP <85>)< 0.05 EU/mL
  • Filtration0.1µm ×2 + 0.04µm ×2
  • Storage2-8°C, away from bright light
  • Shelf Life12 months from date of manufacture, unopened
  • ShippingCold pack (2–8°C)
ISO 13485:2016 USP <85> <785> <788> RUO
Why FluxMPS™

Engineered where standard media fails

Conventional 0.22 µm filtered media allows mycoplasma (0.2–0.3 µm), sub-visible particulates, and microaggregates to pass freely — clogging microchannels, corrupting biosensors, and invalidating metabolic assays. FluxMPS™ closes that gap.

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Microchannel-safe purity

0.04 µm final filtration removes sub-micron particulates and mycoplasma-sized bioburden that can accumulate in narrow channels; USP <788> Method 1 (light obscuration) testing confirms particulate compliance per batch.

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Total metabolic control

Precisely defined carbon sources enable Warburg-effect studies, glycolysis inhibition, and ¹³C metabolic tracing.

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Ultrapure-grade water

Prepared with Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm) for tightly controlled trace-metal and organic-carbon (TOC) background in the finished formulation.

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Low background for imaging

Ultra-low particulate baseline (0.04 µm final filtration) supports confocal live-cell imaging, fluorescent biosensors, and automated high-content analysis on chip.

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Rich, stable nutrient profile

4× BME amino acid and vitamin concentrations with micro-batch precision — supporting lot-to-lot consistency for long-duration MPS perfusion.

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Customization on demand

pH, glucose, HEPES, salts, and nutrients adjusted on request. Contact support@diagnocine.com.

Purity Architecture

Quadruple-stage filtration system

This 1X liquid DMEM/F-12 (3:1) medium undergoes a validated four-pass sequential filtration process reaching a final pore size of 0.04 µm, retaining sub-micron particulates and bioburden that 0.22 µm filtration does not.

  1. 1

    0.1 µm Prefiltration I

    Removes large particulates, cell debris, and protein aggregates; protects the first 0.04 µm cartridge.

  2. 2

    0.04 µm Final filtration I

    First 0.04 µm pass; retains sub-micron particulates and microaggregates that pass a 0.22 µm filter.

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    0.1 µm Prefiltration II

    Second dedicated prefilter, protecting the second 0.04 µm cartridge.

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    0.04 µm Final filtration II — Polish

    Ultimate polishing filter; aseptic fill in a validated ISO Class 5 (Class 100) laminar-flow workstation.

Performance vs. conventional media

By USP <788> Method 1 (light obscuration), FluxMPS™ measures approximately 5× fewer particles ≥10 µm than standard 0.22 µm filtered media.

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Fewer particles ≥10 µm vs 0.22 µm media
0.04
µm Final filter — sub-mycoplasma polishing
Sterility & Mycoplasma: 14-day USP <71> sterility tested per lot. Mycoplasma control is achieved via 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtration (not tested per lot); mycoplasma diameter is typically 0.2–0.3 µm.
Grade: This product is Microfluidics Suitable, filtered to a 0.04 µm final cut-off. It is not an MPS Grade product — that designation is reserved for the 0.01 µm ultra nano-filtered line, which adds 0.02 µm and 0.01 µm stages after the 0.04 µm polish. For applications requiring the 0.01 µm cut-off, contact support@diagnocine.com.
FluxMPS™ Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium/ Ham's F-12 Nutrient Mixture (DMEM/F-12) (3:1) w/o L-Glutamine, Calcium Chloride: 1X Liquid (DCP-DMF12-QCT1X) ? Quadruple-stage filtration system (0.1 μm x2 + 0.04 μm x2) for organ-on-a-chip and microfluidic MPS cell culture | Diagnocine
Figure 1. FluxMPS™ Quadruple-stage filtration: 0.1µm Prefiltration I → 0.04µm Final filtration I → 0.1µm Prefiltration II → 0.04µm Final filtration II (Polish) → ISO Class 5 aseptic fill.
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Applications

Optimized for next-generation cell biology platforms

FluxMPS™ Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium/ Ham's F-12 Nutrient Mixture (DMEM/F-12) (3:1) w/o L-Glutamine, Calcium Chloride: 1X Liquid is validated for applications where microchannel cleanliness, signal fidelity, and metabolic precision are critical.

Automated Bioreactors & Robotics

Next-Generation System Uptime

For fully automated bioreactors and robotic perfusion systems, Diagnocine offers an optional 0.01 µm (10 nm) ultra nano-filtered MPS Grade variant of this formulation, engineered to further protect sensitive valves, sensors, and long-duration perfusion loops.

  • Total Particulate Exclusion — six-stage cascade down to 0.01 µm
  • Valve & Sensor Protection for automated microfluidic hardware
  • Extended Perfusion Stability for multi-week bioreactor runs

Inquiry Required: The 0.01 µm MPS Grade variant is produced to order. Contact support@diagnocine.com to request this formulation.

Microfluidics

Micro Physiological System (MPS) & Chip

Ultra-low particulate, mycoplasma-retentive-filtered media for perfusion in organ chips, tissue chips (ToC), and body-on-a-chip (BoC) devices.

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Cancer Biology

Warburg Effect & Metabolic Research

Defined glucose and pyruvate content supports Warburg-effect studies, aerobic glycolysis, and cancer metabolomics.

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Stem Cell Biology

iPSC-Derived Models

Ultra-clean, low-endotoxin baseline minimizes non-specific signals in iPSC differentiation and functional organoid readouts.

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Vascular Biology

Endothelial & Primary Cells

Particle-controlled perfusion media for TEER measurement, endothelial monolayer integrity, and primary cell culture.

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Metabolomics

Metabolic Flux Analysis

Chemically defined formulation supports ¹³C metabolic tracing and NMR metabolomics workflows. Not compatible with Agilent Seahorse XF assays, which require bicarbonate-free, phenol red-free medium.

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Live-Cell Imaging

Microscopy & Optical Sensing

Ultra-low particulate medium for confocal microscopy, fluorescent biosensors, and automated imaging on chip.

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Technical Specifications

Full technical specification

Every lot of FluxMPS™ Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium/ Ham's F-12 Nutrient Mixture (DMEM/F-12) (3:1) w/o L-Glutamine, Calcium Chloride: 1X Liquid is released against comprehensive multi-parameter QC specifications.

Physical & Chemical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Formulation [+] Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red, Magnesium, Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate / [-] L-Glutamine, Calcium Chloride
Appearance Clear solution; red-pink hue (phenol red pH indicator present)
pH USP <791> 7.4
Osmolality USP <785> 320 - 360 mOsm/kg H₂O
Glucose Present (3825.500 mg/L)
L-Glutamine Removed ([-])
Sodium Pyruvate 27.525 mg/L ([+])
Phenol Red 12.235 mg/L ([+])
Sterility, Purity & Safety Parameters
Parameter Specification
Endotoxin USP <85> < 0.05 EU/mL (batch release)
Sterility USP <71> No growth after 14 days
Mycoplasma 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtration (not tested per lot)
Particulate matter USP <788> Method 1 Compliant; quantitative counts on Certificate of Analysis
Water purity Ultrapure Type 1, 18.2 MΩ·cm
Manufacturing standard ISO 13485:2016 ISO
Fill environment ISO Class 5 (Class 100)
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Parameter Specification
Storage 2-8°C, away from bright light
Freeze–thaw Do not freeze
Shelf life 12 months from date of manufacture, unopened
Shipping Cold pack (2–8°C)
CO₂ requirement Approximately 8% CO₂ (derived from ~36.5 mM sodium bicarbonate to maintain pH 7.4); verify against incubator calibration
Raw Materials & Regulatory Traceability
Parameter Specification
Raw material grade Pharmaceutical/research grade CoA
Traceability Full lot traceability documented per batch
Manufacturing QMS ISO 13485:2016 ISO
UNSPSC 41116155 — Molecular biology and cell culture growth media (UNv260801)
Regulatory alignment 21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR) aligned
Production method Micro-batch; Totowa, NJ, USA
Intended use RUO only
Formulation

Full composition (mg/L)

Every ingredient below is present in this 1X liquid formulation at the exact concentration listed. Total: 49 components across 4 categories. All values are per-lot verified and reported on the Certificate of Analysis (CoA).

INORGANIC SALTS

Component CAS Number mg/L
Copper sulfate pentahydrate 7758-99-8 0.000625
Disodium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous 7558-79-4 35.510
Ferric nitrate nonahydrate 7782-61-8 0.075
Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate 7782-63-0 0.209
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate 7791-18-6 14.412
Magnesium sulfate anhydrous 7487-88-9 73.290
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 356.000
Sodium bicarbonate 144-55-8 3070.000
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 6699.750
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate 10049-21-5 81.750
Zinc sulfate heptahydrate 7446-20-0 0.215

AMINO ACIDS

Component CAS Number mg/L
Glycine 56-40-6 24.380
L-Alanine 56-41-7 2.227
L-Arginine hydrochloride 1119-34-2 115.520
L-Asparagine monohydrate 5794-13-8 3.752
L-Aspartic acid 56-84-8 3.325
L-Cysteine dihydrochloride 7048-04-6 8.780
L-Cystine hydrochloride monohydrate   46.927
L-Glutamic acid 56-86-0 3.675
L-Histidine hydrochloride monohydrate 5934-29-2 36.740
L-Isoleucine 73-32-5 79.735
L-Leucine 61-90-5 82.025
L-Lysine hydrochloride 657-27-2 118.625
L-Methionine 63-68-3 23.625
L-Phenylalanine 63-91-2 50.740
L-Proline 147-85-3 8.625
L-Serine 56-45-1 34.125
L-Threonine 72-19-5 74.225
L-Tryptophan 73-22-3 12.510
L-Tyrosine disodium salt   79.795
L-Valine 72-18-4 73.425
Component CAS Number mg/L
VITAMINS
Choline chloride 67-48-1 6.490
D-Biotin 58-85-5 0.001825
D-Ca-Pantothenate 137-08-6 3.120
Folic acid 59-30-3 3.330
Nicotinamide 98-92-0 3.000
Pyridoxine hydrochloride 58-56-0 3.015
Riboflavin 83-88-5 0.309
Thiamine hydrochloride 67-03-8 3.085
Vitamin B12 68-19-9 0.340
myo-Inositol 87-89-8 9.900
OTHERS
D-Glucose 50-99-7 3825.500
DL-Thioctic acid 1200-22-2 0.053
Hypoxanthine 68-94-0 1.200
Linoleic acid 60-33-3 0.021
Phenol red sodium salt 34487-61-1 12.235
Putrescine hydrochloride   0.040
Sodium pyruvate 113-24-6 27.525
Thymidine 50-89-5 0.183
Custom formulations: pH, glucose, HEPES, salts, and individual nutrient levels adjustable on request. Contact support@diagnocine.com.
Quality Assurance

Manufacturing & compliance

Every batch is subjected to multi-parameter release testing before distribution.

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ISO 13485:2016 QMS

Manufactured by ISO 13485-certified suppliers. Final packaging, QA and testing at Diagnocine R&D Center; customization at Diagnocine Precision, Totowa, NJ, USA.

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Ultrapure Type 1 Water

18.2 MΩ·cm resistivity, formulated with tightly controlled trace-metal and organic-carbon (TOC) background.

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ISO Class 5 Fill & Finish

Validated ISO Class 5 laminar-flow workstation with real-time particle monitoring, preserving filtration gains through final fill.

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Micro-Batch Precision

Small-batch production supports tight lot-to-lot consistency for reproducible long-duration MPS experiments; osmolality and pH are controlled to the release specifications stated above.

Endotoxin — USP <85> BET

LAL assay; assay sensitivity 0.005 EU/mL. Batch release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL.

Particulate — USP <788> Method 1

Light obscuration particle count method. Compliant per batch; quantitative data available on the Certificate of Analysis.

Osmolality — USP <785>

Freezing-point depression osmometry. Release range: 320 - 360 mOsm/kg H₂O.

Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

Full CoA per lot. Request at support@diagnocine.com with lot number.

Batch-level quality control. Endotoxin is controlled per manufacturing batch rather than per unit. Every batch is tested before release and must meet the release specification:
  • Endotoxin — LAL assay, USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test; assay sensitivity 0.005 EU/mL; release specification < 0.05 EU/mL
  • pH, osmolality, conductivity, appearance and clarity
  • Sterility
A Certificate of Analysis is available on request.
CoA Request: Available at no charge for any production lot of FluxMPS™ Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium/ Ham's F-12 Nutrient Mixture (DMEM/F-12) (3:1) w/o L-Glutamine, Calcium Chloride: 1X Liquid (DCP-DMF12-QCT1X). Email support@diagnocine.com.
Product Comparison

How DCP-DMF12-QCT1X compares

Critical advantages in filtration, mycoplasma control, water quality, and QC depth versus conventional media for MPS and microfluidic applications.

Parameter DCP-DMF12-QCT1X (FluxMPS™) Standard DMEM/F-12 (0.22 µm) Competitor DMEM/F-12 (0.22 µm)
Grade Microfluidics Suitable Not tiered Not tiered
Formulation definition [+] Sodium Bicarbonate, Phenol Red, Magnesium, Glucose, Sodium Pyruvate / [-] L-Glutamine, Calcium Chloride Standard Standard
Final filtration pore size 0.04 µm (40 nm) 0.22 µm 0.22 µm
Number of filtration stages 4 (Quadruple) 1 1
Mycoplasma barrier filtration check_circle cancel cancel
Endotoxin (release specification) < 0.05 EU/mL Corning classical liquid media — < 0.25 EU/mL
Sigma-Aldrich DMEM complete medium — ≤ 2 EU/mL
Gibco classical DMEM — Not specified (recorded per lot)
USP <788> particulate compliance check_circle Method 1 Unspecified Unspecified
Water quality Ultrapure Type 1, 18.2 MΩ·cm Unspecified Unspecified
Manufacturing QMS ISO 13485:2016 Varies Varies
Microfluidic channel compatibility check_circle cancel cancel
Custom formulation check_circle On request cancel cancel

Comparison figures from published supplier specifications, accessed 2026-09-02. Suppliers that publish no numeric endotoxin specification are shown as "Not specified".

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about FluxMPS™ Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium/ Ham's F-12 Nutrient Mixture (DMEM/F-12) (3:1) w/o L-Glutamine, Calcium Chloride: 1X Liquid (DCP-DMF12-QCT1X).

Yes. DCP-DMF12-QCT1X is Microfluidics Suitable, engineered for OoC, MPS, and microfluidic applications. Its 0.04 µm final filtration removes sub-micron particulates and mycoplasma-sized bioburden that can clog microchannels in standard 0.22 µm media.
Four sequential passes (0.1 µm → 0.04 µm → 0.1 µm → 0.04 µm) retain sub-visible particulates and mycoplasma-sized bioburden (0.2–0.3 µm) that conventional 0.22 µm filters do not, resulting in approximately 5× fewer particles ≥10 µm by USP <788> Method 1 (light obscuration).
L-Glutamine is left out because it is unstable in liquid formulations and is typically added fresh at the time of use (as L-glutamine or a stabilized dipeptide such as GlutaMAX) at 2–4 mM. Calcium chloride is excluded for protocols requiring low-calcium or calcium-free conditions (e.g., certain suspension, co-culture, or cell-detachment workflows); add calcium chloride to your target concentration if your protocol requires it. Contact support@diagnocine.com for custom formulation.
Yes. This formulation contains sodium bicarbonate (~36.5 mM) and requires approximately 8% CO₂ (derived from that bicarbonate concentration to maintain pH 7.4) in a humidified incubator. Verify against your specific incubator calibration.
Yes. DCP-DMF12-QCT1X is a basal medium compatible with FBS, human serum, growth factors, and antibiotics. Pre-filter serum-containing or protein-containing additions through a 0.2 µm low-protein-binding PES or PVDF filter before combining; 0.04 µm filters are not suitable for serum or protein-containing supplements.
Endotoxin is controlled per manufacturing batch via LAL assay (USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test; assay sensitivity 0.005 EU/mL) with a release specification of < 0.05 EU/mL. Every batch is tested before release; the lot-specific result is reported on the Certificate of Analysis, available at support@diagnocine.com.
Yes. Full CoA per lot includes: lot number, expiry, appearance, pH (USP <791>), osmolality (USP <785>), endotoxin (USP <85>), sterility (USP <71>), and particulate count (USP <788> Method 1). Email support@diagnocine.com.
Scientific References

Supporting literature

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  6. Jang KJ, et al. Reproducing human drug toxicities using a Liver-Chip. Sci Transl Med. 2019;11:eaax5516. doi:10.1126/scitranslmed.aax5516
  7. Kasendra M, et al. Primary human Small Intestine-on-a-Chip. Sci Rep. 2018;8:2871. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-21201-7
  8. Skardal A, et al. Multi-tissue organ-on-a-chip platform. Sci Rep. 2017;7:8837. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-08879-x

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