Cell Culture Fundamentals: Revival, Passaging, Cryopreservation

critical

Mycoplasma Contamination - Silent Growth Inhibitor

Slowed cell growth, altered cellular metabolism, chromosomal aberrations, and interference with cell attachment. No visible turbidity in medium. Difficult to detect by light microscopy due to small size (0.15-0.3 µm).

💡 6 · ✓ 7

critical

No/Few Viable Cells After Thawing Cryopreserved Stock

Upon thawing cryopreserved cell stocks, researchers observe minimal or no viable cells via trypan blue exclusion or hemocytometer counting. Cells appear non-adherent, crenated, or lysed.

💡 5 · ✓ 5

moderate

Salt Precipitation from Concentrated Media Stocks

Concentrated media stocks (10x or higher) show salt precipitates particularly after refrigeration. Precipitates may redissolve upon warming but can lead to inaccurate final concentrations if not properly managed.

💡 4 · ✓ 4