What has to use as blank for DPPH assay, nitric oxide scavenging assay, reducing power assay etc. Or what should be use as blank for antioxidant, anti inflammatory, antibacterial assays commonly (either solvent, water or solvent with some reagents or extract with different concentrations). i heard that some are using different blanks for each concentrations. When using UV spec, it takes long time and even incubation time may extend.