Mix-n-stain kit : looks like the dye vial is empty
Posted: Tue 20 Jan 2015 12:49I purchased a Mix-n-Stain™ kit, but it looks like the dye vial is empty. Should I request a replacement?
FAQ from Biotium
Mix-n-Stain™ kits contain a very small quantity of dye or biotin, which usually is not visible in dry form. Once you add your antibody solution to the vial and mix, the solution will become brightly colored. Biotin, CF™350, CF™405M, and CF™405S Mix-n-Stain™ compounds yield colorless or very pale solutions, but rest assured that the vial does contain the dye or biotin.
FAQ from Biotium
Mix-n-Stain™ kits contain a very small quantity of dye or biotin, which usually is not visible in dry form. Once you add your antibody solution to the vial and mix, the solution will become brightly colored. Biotin, CF™350, CF™405M, and CF™405S Mix-n-Stain™ compounds yield colorless or very pale solutions, but rest assured that the vial does contain the dye or biotin.