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ACK Lysis Buffer Preparation and Recipe
ACK Lysis Buffer is used to lyse red blood cells.
To prepare
L of ACK Lysis Buffer:
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Table 1. Required components
ComponentAmountConcentration
Ammonium chloride (mw: 53.49 g / mol)##
Potassium bicarbonate (mw: 100.12 g / mol)##
Disodium EDTA (mw: 372.24 g / mol)##
  • Prepare 800 mL of distilled water in a suitable container.
  • Add # of Ammonium chloride to the solution
  • Add # of Potassium bicarbonate to the solution
  • Add # of Disodium EDTA to the solution
  • Adjust the pH to 7.2-7.4.
  • Add distilled water until the volume is 1 L.
  • Store for up to 6 mo at room temperature.


References
This online resource may be cited as follows
MLA
"Quest CalculateACK Lysis Buffer Preparation and Recipe." AAT Bioquest, Inc.9 Oct2025https://www.aatbio.com/resources/buffer-preparations-and-recipes/ack-lysis-buffer.
APA
AAT Bioquest, Inc. (2025October 9). Quest CalculateACK Lysis Buffer Preparation and Recipe. AAT Bioquest. https://www.aatbio.com/resources/buffer-preparations-and-recipes/ack-lysis-buffer.
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