Reconstituting Reference Materials in the Laboratory

Bringing a lyophilized reference material into solution is a routine laboratory step. A few general practices help maintain sample quality.

Choose an appropriate solvent

Solvent selection depends on the material and the planned in-vitro assay. Bacteriostatic water is one common laboratory diluent.

Mix gently

Add solvent slowly down the vial wall and allow the material to dissolve rather than shaking vigorously.

This is general laboratory information only. Materials are not for human or animal use.