Item-specific storage/shipping (from Product Data):
- Storage conditions: Store at -20°C; avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
- Shipped in: Ice chest + ice pads (cold chain).
- Formulation: Carrier Free, Azide Free, PBS Only. Exact PBS composition, protein concentration, and any additional excipients are not specified for this item; refer to CoA/Spec Sheet.
Handling and aliquoting (general best practices):
- Upon receipt: Inspect for container integrity. If frozen, thaw on ice. Mix gently by inversion—avoid vigorous vortexing.
- Aliquoting: Immediately aliquot into single-use portions in low-protein-binding tubes to minimize freeze–thaw cycles and surface adsorption. For long-term storage, -80°C is commonly used in many labs; confirm compatibility with your workflow.
- Optional stabilizers (user-added, if compatible): 0.05–0.1% carrier protein (e.g., BSA) and/or 10–50% glycerol can enhance stability for storage at -20°C or 2–8°C; note that the supplied product is carrier-free and azide-free by design.
- Microbial control: Because the product is azide-free, maintain aseptic technique. Consider sterile filtration (0.22 µm) of diluted working solutions prepared in a biosafety cabinet.
- Light and temperature: Protect from prolonged light and keep on ice during use.
Reconstitution: If provided lyophilized (not specified here), reconstitute with sterile PBS or water to the desired concentration, mix gently, and allow to fully dissolve on ice. For exact instructions, consult the CoA/Spec Sheet.
Research Use: For research use only.