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AAT Bioquest

How do I store my antibodies?

Posted November 9, 2020


Answer

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

TypeStorage 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
Additional resources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6341459/

https://www.aatbio.com/catalog/bioconjugation-protein-to-protein

https://www.aatbio.com/products/buccutite-rapid-pe-antibody-labeling-kit-microscale-optimized-for-labeling-100-ug-antibody-per-reaction?unit=1310