7 replies to this topic

[Tabaluga]

Hi there,

does anyone know a company where you can get a free (or inexpensive) sample aliquot of an antibody to test it before ordering ?

Any ideas/experiences appreciated !
Thanks.

[mdfenko]

find the company that sells your antibody of interest and ask them for an evaluation sample.

[Tabaluga]

Actually, I already wrote to several companies which produce the AB I'm looking for and politely asked them just that, but so far all responses were negative. That's why I wondered if someone knew a company with the habit of giving out samples.

[mdfenko]

don't write. call them and speak with a person in customer service or talk to a sales rep when they visit (you may have to follow up in writing).

many companies, large and small, will give (small) samples for evaluation.

[bioforum]

Here is a nice thread on how to get free antibodies http://www.protocol-...osts/13884.html

[Tabaluga]

@mdfendko, bioforum: Thanks for your replies. I'll make sure to ask the next time a sales representative of one of the companies is around.....

[vitalgene]

http://dshb.biology.uiowa.edu/
try here (most cost 30dollar)

[Tabaluga]

Thanks for the link, unfortunately they don't have one against my target