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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM R58: Peroxidase Substrate Solution (ABTS) (2,2'-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)

Reagents Index for BAM

January 2001

ABTS	10 mg
Citric acid (0.05 M)	10 ml
Hydrogen peroxide, 30%	30 1

Prepare 5 min before use. One recipe is sufficient for one 96-well microwell plate.

Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.

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