What Are the Key Characteristics of High-Quality Reagents?
High-quality reagents possess several key characteristics:
- Purity: Free from contaminants that could interfere with experiments. - Consistency: Batch-to-batch uniformity ensuring reproducibility. - Stability: Long shelf-life and stability under storage conditions. - Specificity: Especially for antibodies, ensuring they bind only to the target antigen. - Documentation: Comprehensive datasheets and validation information.
