If kept antibody in serum sample at 4 degrees C, necessary supplements what solution for stable?

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Can water plus 0.02% merthiolate ?

Serum is at least a crude mixture of several proteases. Keep it frozen and in aliquots. The protein in the serum will protect your antibody sufficiently.

If not, add some NaN3 (0.01% and 1 mmol/L PMSF).

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