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FluxMPS™ Leibovitz's L-15 Medium w/o L-Glutamine: 1X Liquid

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FluxMPS™ Leibovitz's L-15 Medium w/o L-Glutamine: 1X Liquid

Contains Phenol Red Contains Calcium Contains Magnesium Contains Sodium Pyruvate (550 mg/L) Contains Galactose (0.9 g/L) Without L-Glutamine

Microfluidics Suitable, quadruple-stage ultra-filtered (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2) 1X liquid Leibovitz's L-15 medium engineered for microfluidic channels, organ-on-a-chip (OoC), and microphysiological systems (MPS). Manufactured under ISO 13485:2016 in an ISO Class 5 fill environment using Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm). Formulated with galactose and sodium pyruvate as the carbon/energy source, and supplied without L-glutamine for user-controlled supplementation.

  • Quadruple-stage filtration train (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2) — validated four-pass sterile filtration to a 0.04 µm final cut-off
  • Endotoxin release specification: < 0.05 EU/mL (LAL, USP <85>)
  • Leibovitz's L-15 base formulated with 0.9 g/L D-galactose and 550 mg/L sodium pyruvate as the carbon/energy source; L-glutamine intentionally omitted for user-controlled supplementation
  • CO2-independent, bicarbonate-free formulation — suited to open-bench and ambient-air microfluidic perfusion culture
  • Manufactured under an ISO 13485:2016 quality management system with ISO Class 5 (Class 100) aseptic fill & finish
  • Prepared with Ultrapure Type 1 water (18.2 MΩ·cm) under trace-metal and organic-carbon (TOC) controlled conditions
  • 4× BME amino acid & vitamin concentrations for extended microphysiological system (MPS) perfusion
  • Custom pH, galactose, HEPES, salts & nutrient adjustments available — support@diagnocine.com
DCP-LL15-Q1X · Cell Culture Media UNSPSC: 41116155 | Commodity: Molecular biology and cell culture growth media | (UNv260801)
Leibovitz's L-15 Medium w/o L-Glutamine: 1X Liquid
  • Galactose (carbon source)0.9 g/L (900 mg/L) [+]
  • L-GlutamineNot added ([-])
  • Sodium Pyruvate550 mg/L ([+])
  • pH (USP <791>)7.4
  • Osmolality (USP <785>)300 - 340 mOsm/kg
  • Endotoxin (USP <85>)< 0.05 EU/mL
  • Filtration0.1µm ×2 + 0.04µm ×2 (Quadruple-stage)
  • Storage2-8°C, protect from 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 (typical diameter 0.2–0.3 µm), sub-visible particulates, and microaggregates to pass freely — clogging microchannels, corrupting biosensors, and complicating metabolic assays. FluxMPS™ closes that gap.

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Microchannel-safe purity

A 0.04 µm final filter supports unobstructed flow through narrow microfluidic channels and reduces sub-visible particulate carryover into the chip.

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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) under trace-metal and organic-carbon (TOC) controlled conditions.

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Low background for imaging

Ultra-low particulate baseline 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 — tight lot-to-lot consistency for long-duration MPS perfusion.

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Customization on demand

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

Purity Architecture

Quadruple-stage filtration system

A validated four-stage sequential filtration train reaching a final pore size of 0.04 µm — engineered to capture particulates and bioburden that 0.22 µm filtration misses.

  1. 1

    0.1 µm Prefiltration I

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

  2. 2

    0.04 µm Final filtration I

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

  3. 3

    0.1 µm Prefiltration II

    A second, dedicated prefilter protecting the second 0.04 µm final-filter cartridge.

  4. 4

    0.04 µm Final filtration II — Polish

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

Performance vs. conventional media

Compared with standard 0.22 µm-filtered media, this quadruple-stage train is manufactured to yield substantially fewer sub-visible particulates by light-obscuration particle count (USP <788> Method 1) — a meaningful difference for long-duration microfluidic perfusion.

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Sequential filtration passes (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2)
0.04
µm Final filter — sub-mycoplasma polishing
Sterility & Mycoplasma: 14-day USP <71> sterility tested per batch. Mycoplasma risk is controlled by 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtration (not tested per lot). Typical mycoplasma diameter is 0.2–0.3 µm, above the 0.04 µm final filter cut-off.
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 Leibovitz's L-15 Medium w/o L-Glutamine 1X Liquid (DCP-LL15-Q1X) - Quadruple-stage filtration system (0.1 micron x2 + 0.04 micron 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™ Leibovitz's L-15 Medium w/o L-Glutamine: 1X Liquid is suited for applications where microchannel cleanliness, signal fidelity, and metabolic precision are critical.

Automated Bioreactors & Robotics

Next-Generation System Uptime

For fully automated bioreactor and robotic liquid-handling platforms, Diagnocine also offers an optional 0.01 µm (10 nm) ultra nano-filtered variant of this formulation — the separate MPS Grade line, engineered for systems where valve and sensor longevity is paramount.

  • Total Particulate Exclusion — six-stage cascade down to a 0.01 µm final cut-off
  • Valve & Sensor Protection — minimizes wear in automated microvalves and inline sensors
  • Extended Perfusion Stability — supports multi-week unattended perfusion runs

Inquiry Required: The 0.01 µm MPS Grade variant is available by request. Contact support@diagnocine.com to discuss requirements.

Microfluidics

Micro Physiological System (MPS) & Chip

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

OoCToCBoCMPS
Cancer Biology

Warburg Effect & Metabolic Research

Galactose/pyruvate-defined carbon source for 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 for ¹³C metabolic tracing and NMR metabolomics. 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™ Leibovitz's L-15 Medium w/o L-Glutamine: 1X Liquid is released against multi-parameter QC specifications.

Physical & Chemical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Formulation [+] Galactose (0.9 g/L), Sodium Pyruvate (550 mg/L), Phenol Red, Calcium, Magnesium / [-] L-Glutamine
Appearance Clear, pink-red solution (phenol red pH indicator, 11 mg/L)
pH USP <791> 7.4
Osmolality USP <785> 300 - 340 mOsm/kg
Glucose Not added; galactose (0.9 g/L) used as primary carbon source
L-Glutamine Not added ([-])
Sodium Pyruvate 550 mg/L ([+])
Phenol Red 11 mg/L
Sterility, Purity & Safety Parameters
Parameter Specification
Endotoxin USP <85> < 0.05 EU/mL (batch release specification)
Sterility USP <71> No growth after 14 days
Mycoplasma control 0.1 µm mycoplasma-retentive filtration (not tested per lot)
Water purity Ultrapure Type 1, 18.2 MΩ·cm
Manufacturing ISO 13485:2016 ISO
Fill environment ISO Class 5 (Class 100)
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Parameter Specification
Storage 2-8°C, protect from light
Freeze–thaw Do not freeze
Shelf life 12 months from date of manufacture, unopened
Shipping Cold pack (2–8°C)
CO2 requirement Not required (CO2-independent; bicarbonate-free formulation)
Raw Materials & Regulatory Traceability
Parameter Specification
Raw material grade Pharmaceutical/research-grade with Certificate of Analysis
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: 34 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
Calcium chloride dihydrate 10035-04-8 185.000
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate 7791-18-6 200.000
Magnesium sulfate anhydrous 7487-88-9 97.720
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 400.000
Potassium phosphate monobasic 7778-77-0 60.000
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 8000.000
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate anhydrous 7558-80-7 190.120

AMINO ACIDS

Component CAS Number mg/L
L-Alanine 56-41-7 225.000
Glycine 56-40-6 200.000
L-Arginine (free base) 74-79-3 500.000
L-Asparagine 70-47-3 250.000
L-Cysteine (free base) 52-90-4 120.000
L-Histidine (free base) 71-00-1 250.000
L-Isoleucine 73-32-5 250.000
L-Leucine 61-90-5 125.000
L-Lysine hydrochloride 657-27-2 94.000
L-Methionine 63-68-3 75.000
L-Phenylalanine 63-91-2 125.000
L-Serine 56-45-1 200.000
L-Threonine 72-19-5 300.000
L-Tryptophan 73-22-3 20.000
L-Tyrosine disodium salt   276.160
L-Valine 72-18-4 100.000
Component CAS Number mg/L
VITAMINS
Choline chloride 67-48-1 1.000
D-Ca-Pantothenate 137-08-6 1.000
Folic acid 59-30-3 1.000
Nicotinamide 98-92-0 1.000
Pyridoxine hydrochloride 58-56-0 1.000
Riboflavin-5-phosphate sodium salt 130-40-5 0.100
Thiamine hydrochloride 67-03-8 1.000
i-Inositol 87-89-8 2.000
OTHERS
D-Galactose 59-23-4 900.000
Phenol red sodium salt 34487-61-1 11.000
Sodium pyruvate 113-24-6 550.000
Custom formulations: pH, galactose, 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 with trace-metal and organic-carbon (TOC) control, minimizing contaminant carryover into the finished medium.

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ISO Class 5 Fill & Finish

Validated ISO Class 5 laminar-flow workstation with real-time particle monitoring. Preserves filtration gains in the final container.

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Micro-Batch Precision

Small-batch production with tight lot-to-lot consistency in pH, osmolality, and endotoxin release testing — supporting reproducible long-duration MPS experiments.

Endotoxin — USP <85> BET

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

Sterility — USP <71>

14-day sterility test per batch; no growth observed.

Osmolality — USP <785>

Freezing-point depression osmometry. Release range: 300 - 340 mOsm/kg.

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™ Leibovitz's L-15 Medium w/o L-Glutamine: 1X Liquid (DCP-LL15-Q1X). Email support@diagnocine.com.
Product Comparison

How DCP-LL15-Q1X compares

Critical advantages in filtration, mycoplasma-retentive filtration, water quality, and QC depth versus conventionally filtered L-15 media.

Parameter DCP-LL15-Q1X (FluxMPS™) Comparison (other suppliers / conventional media)
Grade Microfluidics Suitable (0.04 µm final filtration) Not specified
Formulation [+] Galactose (0.9 g/L), Sodium Pyruvate (550 mg/L) / [-] L-Glutamine Standard L-15 formulation (typically with L-glutamine)
Final filtration pore size 0.04 µm 0.22 µm (typical)
Number of filtration stages 4 (Quadruple-stage) 1 (typical)
Mycoplasma-retentive filtration check_circle 0.1 µm stage cancel Not typically validated
Endotoxin (release specification) FluxMPS™ — < 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)
Water quality Ultrapure Type 1, 18.2 MΩ·cm Not specified
Manufacturing QMS ISO 13485:2016 Varies
Microfluidic channel compatibility check_circle cancel Not validated
Custom formulation check_circle On request 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™ Leibovitz's L-15 Medium w/o L-Glutamine: 1X Liquid (DCP-LL15-Q1X).

Yes. DCP-LL15-Q1X is manufactured for organ-on-a-chip, microfluidic, and MPS applications. The 0.04 µm final filtration removes mycoplasma-range and sub-micron particulates that cause microchannel clogging in standard 0.22 µm media.
Four sequential passes (0.1 µm ×2 + 0.04 µm ×2) retain mycoplasma-range material (typical diameter 0.2–0.3 µm) and sub-visible particulates entirely missed by conventional 0.22 µm filters, assessed by light-obscuration particle count (USP <788> Method 1).
L-Glutamine degrades in liquid storage, so this formulation is supplied without it for user-controlled supplementation at time of use. Add L-glutamine (typically 2–4 mM) or a stabilized dipeptide substitute according to your cell line's requirements. Custom pre-supplemented formulations are available at support@diagnocine.com.
No. This formulation contains no sodium bicarbonate and is CO2-independent, suitable for ambient-air incubation. Adding 10–25 mM HEPES can further improve pH stability during extended bench-top or on-chip culture.
Yes. DCP-LL15-Q1X is a basal medium compatible with FBS (2–10%), human serum, L-glutamine, growth factors (EGF, FGF, VEGF), and antibiotics. Pre-filter all serum- or protein-containing additions through a 0.2 µm low-protein-binding PES or PVDF filter before combining — never a 0.04 µm membrane, which strips serum of the proteins and lipoproteins it needs to function.
Endotoxin is controlled per manufacturing batch, not per unit. Every batch is tested by LAL assay (USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test; assay sensitivity 0.005 EU/mL) and must meet the release specification of < 0.05 EU/mL before release. Lot-specific values are reported on the Certificate of Analysis — request at support@diagnocine.com.
Yes — a full CoA per lot is available and includes: lot number, expiry, appearance, pH (USP <791>), osmolality (USP <785>), endotoxin (USP <85>), sterility (USP <71>), and mycoplasma-retentive filtration confirmation. Email support@diagnocine.com.
Scientific References

Supporting literature

  1. Huh D, et al. Reconstituting organ-level lung functions on a chip. Science. 2010;328:1662–1668. doi:10.1126/science.1188302
  2. Bhatia SN, Ingber DE. Microfluidic organs-on-chips. Nat Biotechnol. 2014;32:760–772. doi:10.1038/nbt.2989
  3. Vander Heiden MG, et al. Understanding the Warburg effect. Science. 2009;324:1029–1033. doi:10.1126/science.1160809
  4. Sontheimer-Phelps A, et al. Modelling cancer in microfluidic human organs-on-chips. Nat Rev Cancer. 2019;19:65–81. doi:10.1038/s41568-018-0104-6
  5. van Duinen V, et al. Microfluidic 3D cell culture. Curr Opin Biotechnol. 2015;35:118–126. doi:10.1016/j.copbio.2015.05.002
  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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