Biopharma product development and clinical testing

Pel-Freez is a trusted supplier of human and animal biological materials for pharmaceutical and CRO teams worldwide. We support assay development, safety-test qualification and immune-response models from discovery through development.

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Key applications we support

Assay qualification

Our baby rabbit complement and other biological reagents are widely used in complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), neutralization assays, and other functional tests that support regulatory submissions.

Immunogenicity assays

Pel-Freez reagents, including normal human serum (ADHS) and antibody-depleted human serum (ADHS/ADHC), are used by leading vaccine research teams for SBA, OPKA, and other assays to evaluate immunogenicity.

Diagnostic and serological assay development

Build, test, and optimize new assays with well-characterized biological materials from multiple species, often used as a protein purification source or assay component.

Cell culture

Pel-Freez offers stocked and custom products for use as cell culture media or to supplement cell culture. Our high-quality products promote consistent cell growth and viability across biopharmaceutical applications including drug screening, transfection, and immune cell expansion.

Antibody-based applications

Our catalog includes blocking sera, diluents, tissues, whole organs, and antibodies to support a wide range of antibody-based applications, 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.

Custom bioprocessing services

Custom bioprocessing services

Need help with lyophilization, tissue procurement, extractions, protein purification, or another custom project? Our team of biological manufacturing specialists is here to support you, backed by stringent QC, proven processes and specialized equipment.

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Built for high-stakes science

Trusted by leading drug discovery, vaccine development, and medical research teams, our products support the rigorous demands of pre-clinical and commercial workflows.

  • Bulk supply for smooth scale-up
  • Lot-specific pre-screening and reservation
  • ISO-compliant production, ethical sourcing, and documentation
  • Technical support from scientists who understand your goals

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 is our first choice as a supplier for biological matrices and complement. Their product quality and consistency of product lot to lot enables us to develop premier bacterial assays in support of the world's premier vaccine biopharmaceutical companies with confidence.”

    Julien St-JeanPrincipal Scientist R&D, Nexelis
  • “The Pel-Freez depleted serum is an excellent product for us, and we scaled up to liter volumes of the triple-depleted material.”

    ScientistFortune 500 Clinical Reference Laboratory
  • “We love using Pel-Freez NZW rabbit eyes. They are useful for developing our skillset, and the team has been very supportive as our requirements have expanded.”

    Principal Scientist, Nonclinical ScienceGlobal Eye Care Company
  • “We centralized our department's human complement use on a single Pel-Freez lot this year and it has been working great across all of our discovery programs. Most of our assays have now switched over to the IgG/IgM depleted human complement.”

    Scientist, Bacterial Vaccine ProgramsFortune Global 500 Pharmaceutical Company
What's the maximum lot size of animal blood products I can order?
Our typical animal blood product lot sizes range from 50 L to 200 L.
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.
Can I order products from a single lot? Can I order products from several different lots?
Yes, you can request products that originate from a single lot or from several different lots. We are usually able to accommodate these requests but availability may vary due to maximum lot volumes for certain products. We try to maintain a minimum inventory of ten 5+ liter baby rabbit complement (BRC) lots at all times so that customers have options to select from. We recommend that you contact us directly with your request on our contact page or by emailing biosales@pel-freez.com.
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.