What is research use only (RUO)?
Research use only is a designation for materials supplied solely for laboratory research by qualified personnel, not as drugs, foods, supplements or consumer products.
What the designation means
A research-use-only material is intended for in vitro, analytical and laboratory research. It is not a drug, food, dietary supplement, cosmetic or consumer product, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Responsibilities that come with it
Purchasers are responsible for using the material only for lawful research, for handling by qualified personnel under institutional procedures, and for complying with the laws that apply to its purchase, storage, transport and disposal.
GLP-2 TR
GLP-2 TR is designated research use only. GLP2 Labs supplies the material and its analytical documentation and does not provide medical advice, protocols or usage guidance.