For long-term storage of antibody containing supernatant or serum, add
sodium azide to the final concentration of 0.1%. Antibodies in general
are stable at 4 °C for months. Or store at -20 °C or -70 °C. Aliquot to
avoid repeated freeze and thaw.
Purified antibodies are frequently stored in PBS/0.1% sodium azide (or
0.1% sodium azide).
Store at 4 °C temperaturely or freeze at -20 °C or -70 °C. Aliquot to
avoid repeated freeze and thaw.
Antibodies may also be lyophilized and stored at 4 °C to -70 °C.
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