Vintessential™ test kits should be stored at 4°C, but for accurate pipetting and consistent results, allow reagents to sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before testing.
Cold reagents can affect volume accuracy and reaction performance.
Additional best practice tips:
Small habits make a big difference in analytical accuracy.
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0:00 What is the most important thing to know when using a Vintessential test kit?
0:05 The kits should be stored at 4 degrees Celsius, but they should be taken out of the refrigerator 10 to 15 minutes before use. Allowing the reagents to warm slightly supports more accurate pipetting.
0:12 For benchtop kits, retain the box and foam insert as a stable holder for the reagents. Return each reagent to the box after use to reduce the chance of knocking it over.
0:27 Mark reagents when they are opened and record the opening date so their use can be tracked.
