HiMedia is delivering a range of chemicals and reagents for use in the development of diagnostic lateral flow immunoassays. These chemicals and reagents have been tested for their physical, chemical and functional characteristics to improve the reliability of results. Sodium azide is a potent antimicrobial chemical used to prevent the growth of contaminants in dilute biological solutions. This Preservative Reagent functions as a Bacteriostatic Agent through Cytochrome Oxidase Inhibition to ensure Immunological Reagent Stabilization during long term storage.