Aurion has developed Blocking Solutions which effectively block ‘sticky’ surfaces by multi-point hydrophobic and charge-based interactions. The Blocking Solutions are specifically designed to meet the characteristics of each type of secondary conjugate.

The signal-to-noise ratio determines the quality of any detection experiment. This ratio is in principle determined by the characteristics of specimen and detection reagents. With adequate blocking and incubation media, background reactions are minimized whereas specific reactions are not hampered.

Blocking Solutions are available in the following specificities:

• serum-free: for use with Protein A and Protein G Gold conjugates.
• with Normal Goat serum: for use with reagents based on secondary antibodies raised in Goat.
• with Normal Rabbit serum: for use with reagents based on secondary antibodies raised in Rabbit.
• with Normal Sheep serum: for use with reagents based on secondary antibodies raised in Sheep.
• with Normal Donkey serum: for use with reagents based on secondary antibodies raised in Donkey.

Storage:
AURION Blocking Solutions have a guaranteed shelf life of 18 months from the date of quality control analysis. The products should be stored at 4-8°C. Freezing is not recommended.