Kit contents and storage, Storage and stability, The bio-plex pro – Bio-Rad Apoptosis Assays User Manual
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Kit Contents and Storage
The Bio-Plex Pro
™
RBM apoptosis assays are available in a convenient kit
format that includes assay, reagent, and diluent components in a single
box (Table 1). All other recommended materials are listed in Table 2.
Table 1. Contents of 1 x 96-well kits.
Storage and Stability
Kit contents should be stored at 2–8°C and never frozen. Coupled
magnetic capture beads and streptavidin-PE should be stored in the
dark. All components are guaranteed for a minimum of six months from
the date of purchase when stored as specified.
Volume after
Component
Quantity
Volume
Reconstitution or Dilution
Capture beads (1x)
1 tube
1.4 ml
Detection antibodies
1 vial
Lyophilized
4.8 ml
Standards mix
1 vial
Lyophilized
150 µl
Control 1 (high)
1 vial
Lyophilized
100 μl
Control 2 (low)
1 vial
Lyophilized
100 μl
Blocking buffer
1 vial
Lyophilized
1.5 ml
Standard diluent
1 vial
Lyophilized
1.0 ml
Assay buffer (10x)
1 bottle
60 ml
600 ml
Lysate dilution buffer (LDB)*
1 bottle
100 ml
Cytosolic extraction buffer (CEB)*
1 bottle
60 ml
Streptavidin-PE (10x)
1 tube
250 μl
2.5 ml
Assay plate (96-well flat bottom)
1 plate
Plate seals
1 pack of 3
Assay quick guide
1 sheet
Product data sheet
1 sheet
* Protease inhibitors not included.