Lab-ready biological reagents that power life science research

Advance your research with reliable human and animal-derived materials proven in immunology, neuroscience, cancer biology, and beyond. We simplify procurement and prep work so you can focus on the science.

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Key applications we support

Antibody-based assays

Our blocking sera, diluents, tissues, and antibodies fuel essential laboratory workflows, including ELISA, western blot, IP, IHC, and IF. From staining to protein detection, Pel-Freez delivers the biological reagents researchers need in one convenient place.

Cell culture

Academic and industry labs alike rely on Pel-Freez reagents for cell culture media and supplementation. Our high-quality blood products, sera, and extracts promote viability and consistent growth across diverse cell culture applications.

Immunology and vaccine research

Pel-Freez complement sera and other products help researchers generate reliable immune response data in vaccine and immunology studies. Use them to support antibody profiling, transplant models, and autoimmune disease research with confidence and consistency.

Protein purification and biochemical studies

Optimize your functional protein assays, compound screening, and toxicity research with reliable biological reagents. Our acetone powders and other animal products provide a convenient starting point for purifying actin, myosin, and troponin, ideal for enzyme and polymerization assays.

Teaching and demonstration labs

Whether you’re teaching dissection, histology, or another life science technique, we can help. Our high-quality animal tissues and biologicals support reproducible, hands-on learning in both classroom and lab settings.

Animal tissue and organ research

Access a wide range of ready-to-use animal tissues, glands, and organs for histology, macromolecule extraction, ophthalmology, developmental biology, and other biomedical research applications.

Science is a team sport

We’re committed to delivering high-quality materials and support so your team can focus on discovery, not logistics.

  • Access hard-to-find biospecimens, including whole organs, tissues, and glands
  • Save time with reliable, ready-to-use blood products and extracts
  • Generate trustworthy data with materials manufactured under proven QC standards
  • Get custom sourcing and services that fit your protocol, timeline, and budget

Results start with the right materials

Start your next project with the products and support trusted by scientific teams around the world.

What researchers say about Pel-Freez

  • “Pel-Freez's IgG/IgM depleted human complement has been crucial for complement-dependent bactericidal assays in my lab. The material is of the highest quality, with minimal lot-to-lot variation. This reagent has saved us considerable time and expense.”

    Dr. Sanjay RamProfessor, University of Massachusetts Medical School
  • “The Ig-depleted normal human serum worked great in our SBAs, and being able to buy it in single-use 1 mL vials means we never lose complement activity to repeat freeze-thaw.”

    ResearcherPublic Research University, United States
  • “We screened several Pel-Freez depleted human complement lots for our gonococcal SBA work and found the lyophilised form perfectly reliable over time, with stable results weeks after reconstitution. The team's support in switching over to their product was wonderful.”

    Fiona ClowSenior Research Technician, Molecular Medicine & Pathology, University of Auckland
  • “Getting a rabbit serum sample shipped that quickly was fantastic. It has been a real struggle to source rabbit serum, and Pel-Freez came through.”

    Lab Manager, Microbiology & ImmunologyUniversity School of Medicine, United States
  • “Thank you for the eyes. They worked great, and we came back to order more freshly dissected rabbit eyes.”

    T.J. Hollingsworth, Ph.D.Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Should I store antibodies at -20°C or -80°C, and should I aliquot them on delivery?
Either is fine, but avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Our antibodies contain glycerol, so they do not freeze at -20°C but do at -80°C. If you will use the antibody within a few weeks, store it at -20°C. For long-term storage, split it into single-use aliquots and store at -80°C.
How do I reconstitute lyophilized human serum products?
Lyophilized human serum products may be reconstituted by bringing the vial to ambient temperature then resuspending in sterile water equal to the volume on the product label. For lyophilized complement products, resuspending in a volume less than the label volume will increase complement potency, useful in applications requiring increased complement activity.
How is Pel-Freez Biologicals' antibody-depleted complement made?
We have developed a proprietary process for antibody removal based on affinity chromatography. It removes the immunoglobulins while maintaining high complement potency; the residual-antibody specification is given in the next question.
May I receive a sample of your products? Will you hold a reserve of the product while I complete my testing?
Yes. Most of our products are tested in the customer's own assay before purchase, so we are happy to provide samples and to hold a reserve of the lot for up to 30 days while you test. Lots often have several inquiries at once, but we do our best to fulfill every request.