What happens if I use the kit after it expires?
All kit components requiring a refrigeration are subject to expiration (light blue box). These are the Vial Box and the Kit Plate.
After passing the expiration date, the kit can still be used. However, the proper performance cannot be guaranteed. Especially the detectability of some metabolites in calibration standards and the intensity of some internal standards may be reduced.
It is
recommended to use kits within their expiration date.Related Articles
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