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

Component	Amount	Concentration
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.

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