Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is the mainstream molecular technology for in vitro diagnostic assays. The introduction of freeze-drying to create ambient-temperature stable qPCR tests has improved assay stability and consistency and has enabled diagnostic companies to reduce supply chain and shipping costs. However, lyophilization is a complex and expensive process that requires expertise and sophisticated equipment…

Lyophilization, defined as a freeze-drying process that removes water from a product after it is frozen and placed under a vacuum, is often messy, but filled with possibilities for potential applications. Some of the typical pharmaceutical products that would undergo lyophilization include bulk pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical ingredient (chemical or biologics found in nature), protein, collagen, peptide, oligonucleotide,…