Cyto-Q Immuno Diluent & Block

Cyto-Q Immuno Diluent & Block is an antibody diluting, storage and blocking buffer ALL IN ONE.  Dilute and refrigerate at 2-8°C  for up to 4 years to prolongs antibody shelf life.  Cyto-Q Immuno Diluent & Block increases antibody binding & allows higher antibody dilution for immunoassays. Antibodies remain wet on tissue for up to 36 hours.

APPLICATION/INTENDED USE OF CYTO-Q IMMUNO DILUENT & BLOCK:

Cyto-Q Immuno Diluent is intended for dilution and storage of concentrate antibodies.

CYTO-Q IMMUNO DILUENT & BLOCK FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• • Prolongs antibody shelf life to 4 years in refrigerator
  • Stabilizes antibodies in refrigerator
  • No need to freeze antibodies, simply dilute and refrigerate
  • Prolong shelf life of antibodies at -20 freezer to 10 years plus, no need to freeze antibodies at -70
  • Increases antibody binding, high antibody dilution are obtained for immunoassays
  • Simultaneously blocks non specific sites while the antibody binds to specific antigens
  • Decreases and eradicates background for IHC and Immunoflourescence
  • Eliminates the use of humidified chamber, antibodies remain wet on tissue for up to 36 hours at room temperature

STORAGE CONDITIONS:

Store in refrigerator at 2-8°C through expiration date noted on the vial.

PRODUCT FORMAT:

Working solution, NO dilution or adjustments required.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

• • For lyophilized antibodies: Add recommended volume of Immuno Diluent & Block and store in refrigerator at 2-8°C for 4 years.  For prolonged shelf life beyond 4 years, dilute in Immuno Diluent & Block and aliquot and freeze in -20°C freezer.
  • For liquid concentrate antibodies: Dilute by dilution factor recommended for the immunoassay of interest.  Diluted antibodies and Immuno Diluent & Block are stable in refrigerator for 4 years.  For prolonged shelf life beyond 4 years, aliquot and freeze in -20°C freezer.
  • For continuous use: Dilute antibodies in Cyto-Q Immuno Diluent & Block and store in refrigerator at 2-8°C.  For extended storage over 4 years, aliquot in small volumes and freeze at -20°C.

NOTES:

For best results do NOT thaw and freeze antibodies more than once.  Antibodies lose activity upon repeated freezing and thawing.