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Master Cell Bank

MCB
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

An aliquot of a single pool of cells which has been prepared under defined conditions, dispensed into multiple containers and stored.

Standard Abbreviation

MCB

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  mcb VARCHAR(100),  -- Master Cell Bank
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  mcb as master_cell_bank
FROM claims;

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