Streptavidin, Alexa Fluor™ 488 conjugate, 1 mg - FAQs

In the lyophilized powder form, the fluorescent streptavidin labeled conjugate is stable for six months when stored at -20 degrees C, desiccated, and protected from light. The reconstituted solution is stable for approximately six months when stored at 4 degrees C, protected from light, with the addition of sodium azide to a final concentration of 5 mM or thimerosal to 0.2 mM. For longer storage, we recommend dividing the solution into aliquots and freezing at -20 degrees C, protected from light. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing of the solution.

The fluorescent streptavidin labeled conjugate solution can be made by dissolving the powder in 0.5-1.0 mL of PBS or other suitable buffer. For details, please refer to page 4 of the "Streptavidin and Fluorescent Conjugates of Streptavidin" manual (https://assets.fishersci.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/mp00888.pdf).