The people who make the lectin kits for T activation, etc, used by the NHSBT in the UK have stopped producing it. This has left us with something of a problem (to say the least).

Can anyone please help by suggesting where else we can source such kits?????

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As a last resort you could always go back to basics and find a pestle and mortar.

As a last resort you could always go back to basics and find a pestle and mortar.

Thank you for that really helpful post Rashmi!

Actually, you are not too far off the truth! I've been bequeathed some of George Bird's original seed collection, but there is no way I'd use those. They are strictly kept as a momento of the great man.

We are getting some lectins looked at by NHSBT Reagents at the moment, but there doesn't seem to be any validated kits about. We are having to use out-of-date kits with strict adherence to controls. We've got a few T-activated cells, Cad+ cells etc frozen down, but they won't last forever, and the dreaded MHRA have invited themselves in on the week beginning 03.08.09; Oh joy!

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Whoops! Spelling again!

That should be "memento" and not "momento". I think George deserves better than being remembered for only a moment!

I used to buy lectin kits from Gamma. Does Immucor (no comment) sell them?

I used to buy lectin kits from Gamma. Does Immucor (no comment) sell them?

Thanks for that tricore, but it is Gamma Immucor that is ceasing production of these kits (at least, over this side of the pond). If they are still producing them elsewhere, I would be really grateful if you could let me know, and we may be able to import.

On the other hand, this may act as a "heads up" to you that you may have to source from elsewhere yourself. I really am not sure of the situation.

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Hemobioscience (AKA Alba) may be our answer. This was from them:

“We are currently working on a lectin kit which should be available in the next 2-3 months. However, we will have anti-A1, anti-H and anti-T (Arachis hypogea) available in early August. I will add you to our database with a note to let you know when the lectin kit is available.“

Hemobioscience (AKA Alba) may be our answer. This was from them:

“We are currently working on a lectin kit which should be available in the next 2-3 months. However, we will have anti-A1, anti-H and anti-T (Arachis hypogea) available in early August. I will add you to our database with a note to let you know when the lectin kit is available.“

That is fantastic news feliciat. Thank you very much indeed.

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i guess diamed, has those lectins too!

ask our supplier!