What Does CFE Stand For?
CFE stands for Colony Forming Efficiency
Colony Forming Efficiency (CFE) is a quantitative measure used in microbiology and cell culture to assess the ability of a single cell to proliferate and form colonies under specific growth conditions. It is typically expressed as the ratio of the number of colonies formed to the number of cells inoculated, providing insights into cell viability, growth potential, and the effectiveness of growth conditions or treatments in promoting cell proliferation. CFE is a crucial parameter in fields such as cancer research, regenerative medicine, and microbiological studies.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym