Abstract: A lyophilized product containing monothioglycerol, sulfhydryl-requiring enzyme and a specially prepared serum matrix, useful in the clinical laboratory when reconstituted, is provided.

Abstract: A process for obtaining delipified human serum or plasma of low turbidity, and therefore decreased light scattering, is provided. This process comprises the simultaneous steps of deionization and pH adjustment of the serum or plasma to near the isoelectric point of lipoproteins commonly found in sera and results in the precipitation of much of the lipoprotein fraction. The process is carried out utilizing a mixed anion-cation exchange resin. The sera so obtained can be used as base material or a special diluent for verifying analytical information obtained in clinical analyses.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a homogeneous, lyophilized particulate product of a substance containing at least one biologically active component and a process for its preparation which involves forming a solution or colloidal suspension of the substance, spraying the solution or colloidal suspension into a moving bath of fluorocarbon refrigerant and lyophilizing the resultant frozen droplets. The porous product has a spherical shape, free-flowing properties, and rapid dissolution times.