Publication Date:
2013-07-11
Description:
Aims Shelf life of diagnostic antibodies is presumably longer than the expiration date on the label. Methods and Results Four independent laboratories tested a small number of diagnostic antibodies kept at +4C° for 12-26 years and found them perfectly working on routine histology sections. Conclusions Diagnostic antibodies may have a workable half-life in excess of ten years and emphasis on performance should shift to the preservation of antigenic targets in the tissue. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Print ISSN:
0309-0167
Electronic ISSN:
1365-2559
Topics:
Medicine