What research use only (RUO) means

Research Use Only (RUO) identifies a laboratory reagent sold for in-vitro research, not for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or use in people or animals.

What RUO includes

RUO buyers evaluate identity, purity, lot traceability, storage, and independent testing. A certificate of analysis documents the tested lot; it is not a clinical or safety assessment.

What RUO does not include

• No dosing, injection, reconstitution-for-human-use, or treatment instructions.
• No claims to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease.
• No consumer drug branding or substitute for professional judgment.

Use the Certificates of Analysis and Third-Party Testing pages to verify a reagent before laboratory work.

Sold as a laboratory reagent for in-vitro research use only (RUO). Not for human or veterinary use.