How do I store my antibodies?

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The following table list recommended storage conditions for monoclonal, polyclonal and conjugated antibodies:

Type
Storage Conditions

Monoclonal antibody

Can be stored at -20 &deg;C in 50% glycerol
Can be stored as pellets at 4 &deg;C or -20 &deg;C under saturated ammonia sulfate
Can be stored lyophilized at -20 &deg;

Polyclonal antibody

Can be stored at &le; -20 &deg;C in small aliquots

Enzyme-conjugated antibody

Can be stored at 4 &deg;C in small aliquots, protected from light

Fluorescence-conjugated antibody

Can be stored at 4 &deg;C in small aliquots, protected from light

Type	Storage Conditions
Monoclonal antibody	Can be stored at -20 °C in 50% glycerol Can be stored as pellets at 4 °C or -20 °C under saturated ammonia sulfate Can be stored lyophilized at -20 °
Polyclonal antibody	Can be stored at ≤ -20 °C in small aliquots
Enzyme-conjugated antibody	Can be stored at 4 °C in small aliquots, protected from light
Fluorescence-conjugated antibody	Can be stored at 4 °C in small aliquots, protected from light

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