Antibodies are relatively stable proteins. We ship our antibodies with ice packs to provide a controlled temperature during transit and ensure that stability is not impaired. We performed a study for a small set of antibodies that showed that storing them at temperatures of up to +45ºC for 1 week does not impair their activity. However, temperatures of +60°C reduces antibody activity. As we have only tested a small number of products we continue to ship on ice as we cannot run similar tests for all products in our catalogue. These results should provide assurance that product quality should not be affected if your package arrives at ambient temperature.
Once you have received the product, please follow the long-term storage instructions detailed on the product's datasheet.
For general tips, see our antibody storage guide.