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Frequently Asked Questions

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LAMPIRE Biological Laboratories specializes in custom biologics, blood products, antibodies, diagnostic raw materials, animal research services, and specimen collection solutions for the global life science and diagnostic industries.

LAMPIRE Biological Laboratories is headquartered in the United States, with multiple facilities located in Pennsylvania and serves customers globally through its manufacturing, laboratory, and research operations.

LAMPIRE supports the diagnostic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, veterinary, academic, and research industries.

Yes. LAMPIRE Bio Laboratories serves customers worldwide and provides products and services to organizations across the global life sciences market.

LAMPIRE offers a wide range of animal and human blood products, including serum, plasma, whole blood, defibrinated blood, and anticoagulated blood products. We offer blood products for over 20 species.

LAMPIRE offers products with a variety of anticoagulants, including sodium citrate, EDTA, heparin, ACD, and others depending on the application requirements.

Yes. Customers can request customized collection specifications, including:

  • Bottle or IV bag packaging
  • Specific anticoagulants
  • Bleed and ship services
  • QC testing
  • Ambient or refrigerated shipping
  • Custom fill volumes

Yes. LAMPIRE provides custom monoclonal and polyclonal antibody development services tailored to customer project requirements.

Available species include:

Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Rabbit, Camelid, Llama, Alpaca, Guinea Pig, Rodent species & Avian species


Availability may vary by product or project requirements

Yes. LAMPIRE supplies diagnostic manufacturers with high-quality biological raw materials used in assay development and diagnostic kit production.

Customers can search by product number or keyword, select product specifications, customize order options, and submit quote requests or orders directly through the website.

Yes. Many products allow users to select:

Packaging type
Shipping conditions
QC testing options
Fill volumes
Collection specifications

Yes. Customers can submit quote requests directly through the website for both standard and custom products.

No. Customers can generally request information or submit quote requests without creating an account, although account creation may provide additional features and tracking capabilities.

Yes. LAMPIRE offers a variety of QC testing services depending on customer requirements and product type.

Yes. LAMPIRE follows established quality procedures and industry standards to support research and diagnostic applications.

Yes. Documentation such as Certificates of Analysis (COAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and other product-related documents may be available upon request.

Yes. LAMPIRE Bio Laboratories ships products globally, subject to applicable regulations and shipping requirements.

Products may be shipped:

Ambient
Refrigerated (2–8°C)
Frozen
Dry ice


Shipping methods depend on product stability and customer requirements.

• Five decades of experience providing raw materials in the life science industry
• Deep expertise in biological reagent production
• Flexible, client-driven project design
• Strong compliance and animal care standards
• Dedicated project management and communication
• Proven partner for diagnostics and research organizations
Polyclonal antibodies are mixtures of related antibodies that are derived from blood serum, harvested from previously immunized animals. Serum-derived polyclonal antibodies can be produced in virtually any mammal. However, most polyclonal antibodies are produced in animals with large blood volumes like goats, rabbits, donkeys, and sheep.

An alternative source of polyclonal antibodies is egg yolk from birds like chickens and turkeys that have been immunized with antigens. Polyclonal antibodies isolated from egg yolk are of the IgY class. The IgY antibodies are functionally equivalent to IgG antibodies from mammals.
Monoclonal antibodies are produced in mice, rats, hamsters, and rabbits. First, the host animal is injected with an antigen to initiate a humoral immune response. In most procedures, spleen cells from these hosts are fused in vitro with cultured malignant myeloma cells. The cell clones that survive the fusion step are known as hydridomas. Hybridomas are immortal because of their myeloma characteristics and they are easily propagated in culture.

Because of their B cell properties, some hybridoma clones continue to synthesize and secrete a single, genetically homogeneous type of antibody, the monoclonal antibody. Monoclonals are therefore homologous to natural immunoglobulins from mice, rats, hamsters, or rabbits, but they can be produced by hybridomas in vitro indefinitely. Mouse-, rat-, hamster-, and rabbit-derived hydridomas are currently the most common sources of monoclonal antibodies.
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If you want to know if an item is in stock, your best option is to give us a call at 215-795-2838 and ask one of our customer relations representatives. Due to our ever changing inventory it’s difficult to have accurate information displayed online.
EnzA: An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a test that uses antibodies and color change to identify a substance. ELISA is a popular format of a “wet-lab” type analytic biochemistry assay that uses a solid-phase enzyme immunoassay (EIA) to detect the presence of a substance, usually an antigen, in a liquid sample or wet sample. The ELISA has been used as a diagnostic tool in medicine and plant pathology, as well as a quality-control check in various industries.

In many cases, yes. Bleed-and-ship services may be available depending on scheduling and product requirements.

Customers can contact LAMPIRE Biological Laboratories through the website contact form, phone, or email for product support, quotes, or technical assistance. lampire@lampire.com

Yes. LAMPIRE provides technical and customer support to assist with product selection, custom projects, and order requirements.

Yes. LAMPIRE works closely with customers to develop customized biologics, diagnostic materials, and research solutions tailored to project needs.

Lampire Biological Laboratories specializes in the development, production, and supply of biological reagents and custom services, including antibodies, antisera, serum proteins, and contract assay support.

Lampire operates facilities in Pennsylvania, USA

We support biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, academic research, medical device and veterinary industries.

Lampire provides monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, custom antibody development services, and antibody production across multiple host species.

Lampire provides monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, custom antibody development services, and antibody production across multiple host species.

Yes. Lampire specializes in custom antibody generation, antigen design support, and tailored reagent development based on client specifications.

We supply a range of serum and plasma-derived products, including complement, IgG fractions, and specialty biological reagents for diagnostics and research.

Yes. Lampire provides assay development, sample processing, immunoassay support, and other customized laboratory services.

Lampire works with a variety of species, including rabbits, goats, sheep, and other specialty animals, depending on the project requirements.

Lampire maintains strict adherence to institutional and federal guidelines, including IACUC oversight, to ensure humane care and ethical use of animals.

Yes. All facilities undergo routine internal and external inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

Lampire operates under rigorous quality systems with SOP-driven processes to ensure consistency, traceability, and reproducibility of products and services.

Lampire can support projects requiring enhanced documentation, traceability, and quality controls. Specific regulatory requirements can be discussed during project planning.

Timelines vary based on species, immunization protocol, and project scope, but typically range from several weeks to a few months.

Yes. Lampire works closely with clients to tailor project scope, timelines, and deliverables to meet specific needs.

Quotes can be requested through our website, via email, or by contacting our sales team directly with project details.

Typical requirements include antigen details, target species, expected deliverables, timeline, and any specific technical requirements.

Yes. Our scientific team provides consultation to help optimize project design and improve success outcomes.

Yes. Lampire supports domestic and international shipping, with appropriate documentation and cold chain handling as needed.

Products are shipped under controlled conditions (e.g., refrigerated or frozen) to maintain integrity.

Yes. Lampire works with clients on both short-term projects and long-term strategic collaborations.

Yes. Lampire can support early research through scaled production, depending on the project.

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