Custom Reagents & Contract Services

When your research demands more than off-the-shelf reagents, you need more than a supplier - you need a partner in discovery. R&D Systems specializes in delivering custom high-quality proteins, antibodies, immunoassays, and small molecules to meet your exact specifications.

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Whether you're isolating rare proteins or developing novel assays R&D Systems is more than just a reagent supplier. We stand ready to partner with you to create tailored solutions backed by decades of scientific expertise. From unique packaging formats and formulations to bespoke products, we combine the flexibility of a niche provider with the manufacturing, development and supply capabilities of a global leader.

Tailor Made Sizes
and Formulations

Request Tailor Made Reagents

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Simply and efficiently get your proteins, antibodies, immunoassays, and small molecules in the amount and formulation you need.

  • Size & Packaging Format
    From micro-scale to bulk quantities, we offer flexible sizing and packaging to match your lab’s needs.
  • State & QC Specifications
    Specify your preferred product state, liquid or lyophilized. Request enhanced QC criteria like low endotoxin, SEC-MAL, and additional bioactivity testing.
  • Concentration & Formulation
    Specify the exact concentration and buffer composition your research requires, from salt levels and pH to stabilizers and excipients. We tailor formulations to optimize performance, compatibility, and reproducibility across your assays.

Product
Engineering

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Accelerate your discovery with reagent modifications tailored to your specific needs, backed by decades of expertise in protein and antibody engineering.

  • Monoclonal Antibody Panels for Immunoassay Development
    Thousands of unique, non-catalog antibodies available to screen to find your ideal match.
  • Protein Tagging & Antibody Conjugation
    Assess protein-protein interactions for drug discovery and cell characterization. With options for any experimental application, choose from biotin, HRP, epitope tags, and fluorescent labels.
  • Immunoassay Modifications
    Bulk customization and panel optimization for ELISA kits and multiplex assays.

Development
Services

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Your challenge drives our development. Our engineering and assay development experts collaborate with you to deliver precise, completely customized solutions.

Scalable Reagent Supply

  • Lot Request & Reservation:
    Extra assurance for reproducible results. Request a lot you have used before or test multiple lots to find the right match.
  • Secure Your Supply:
    We will partner with you to establish secure, long-term access to your products with the exact specifications your research demands, minimizing procurement risks.

Why Partner with R&D Systems?

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Tailored Solutions: Products built to meet your unique research goals

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Scientific Expertise: Decades of validation and R&D leadership

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Responsive Support: Collaborative, consultative approach

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Global Infrastructure: Scalable capabilities with niche agility

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