Detection antibodies

Secondary Antibodies

Browse research-use secondary antibodies by host species, target species, conjugation, label type, and application. Find HRP, AP, biotin, FITC, PE, and fluorescent conjugates for ELISA, Western blot, IHC, IF, and flow cytometry.

Goat anti-rabbit Goat anti-mouse HRP conjugates Fluorescent labels ELISA · WB · IHC · IF

Find a secondary antibody by detection setup

Select the primary antibody host, target immunoglobulin species, conjugation label, and application to identify suitable secondary antibodies.

Select a host, target species, label, and application to build a secondary antibody search.
Conjugation Selector

Select secondary antibodies by detection label

The conjugation label determines how the signal is detected. Choose HRP, AP, biotin, FITC, PE, or fluorescent labels according to the application, instrument, substrate, and detection workflow.

Detection
Labels
HRP

HRP-conjugated secondary antibodies

HRP secondary antibodies are commonly used for ELISA, Western blot, IHC, and chemiluminescent or colorimetric detection workflows.

Best used for ELISA, WB, IHC
Detection type Colorimetric / chemiluminescent
Common targets Anti-rabbit IgG, anti-mouse IgG
Selection note Check substrate compatibility
Compatibility Grid

Match the secondary antibody to the primary antibody host

Secondary antibodies are selected according to the species in which the primary antibody was raised. Use this compatibility grid to match anti-rabbit, anti-mouse, anti-goat, anti-rat, and anti-human secondary antibodies with the correct detection label.

Primary antibody host

Rabbit primary antibody

Recommended: anti-rabbit secondary antibody

If the primary antibody was raised in rabbit, select a secondary antibody that recognizes rabbit immunoglobulins, such as goat anti-rabbit IgG.

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Common secondary Goat anti-rabbit IgG
Frequent labels HRP, AP, FITC, PE, biotin
Applications ELISA, WB, IHC, IF
Selection note Use cross-adsorbed formats for multiplex or multi-species samples.
Primary host Secondary target Common format Typical labels
Rabbit Anti-rabbit IgG Goat anti-rabbit HRP · FITC · PE · Biotin
Mouse Anti-mouse IgG Goat anti-mouse HRP · AP · FITC · PE
Goat Anti-goat IgG Donkey anti-goat HRP · FITC · Biotin
Rat Anti-rat IgG Goat anti-rat HRP · PE · FITC
Human Anti-human IgG / IgM / IgA Goat anti-human HRP · AP · Fluorescent
Featured Catalog

Secondary antibody examples

Browse secondary antibodies by target immunoglobulin, host species, conjugation label, cross-adsorption, application, and detection method.

HRP
AE-SA-GAR-HRP

Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG HRP Secondary Antibody

HRP-conjugated secondary antibody for detection of rabbit primary antibodies in ELISA, Western blot, and IHC workflows.

TargetRabbit IgG
HostGoat
LabelHRP
ELISA WB IHC
FITC
AE-SA-GAM-FITC

Goat Anti-Mouse IgG FITC Secondary Antibody

FITC-conjugated secondary antibody for fluorescence microscopy and selected flow cytometry applications.

TargetMouse IgG
HostGoat
LabelFITC
IF Flow Imaging
Biotin
AE-SA-DAG-BIO

Donkey Anti-Goat IgG Biotin Secondary Antibody

Biotinylated secondary antibody for streptavidin-based signal amplification in ELISA, IHC, and immunofluorescence workflows.

TargetGoat IgG
HostDonkey
LabelBiotin
ELISA IHC IF
PE
AE-SA-GAR-PE

Goat Anti-Rat IgG PE Secondary Antibody

PE-conjugated secondary antibody for bright fluorescence detection in flow cytometry and cellular staining applications.

TargetRat IgG
HostGoat
LabelPE
Flow IF Cell staining
AP
AE-SA-GAH-AP

Goat Anti-Human IgG AP Secondary Antibody

AP-conjugated secondary antibody for alkaline phosphatase-based colorimetric or chemiluminescent detection.

TargetHuman IgG
HostGoat
LabelAP
ELISA Blotting IHC
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Application & Conjugation Guide

Choose the secondary antibody label according to the detection method

Secondary antibody selection depends on the primary antibody host, target species, conjugation label, application, detection instrument, substrate, and cross-reactivity requirements.

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Primary host

Identify the species of the primary antibody, such as rabbit, mouse, goat, rat, or chicken.

2

Secondary target

Select anti-rabbit, anti-mouse, anti-goat, anti-rat, anti-human, or anti-chicken reagents.

3

Detection label

Choose HRP, AP, biotin, FITC, PE, or fluorescent labels according to the detection system.

4

Application

Match the antibody to ELISA, WB, IHC, IF, flow cytometry, or imaging workflows.

ELISA

Recommended labels

HRP and AP are commonly selected for ELISA because they support colorimetric or chemiluminescent signal generation.

  • HRP for TMB-based colorimetric detection
  • AP for alkaline phosphatase substrate systems
  • Biotin for streptavidin-based amplification
WB

Western blot detection

HRP-conjugated secondary antibodies are widely used for Western blot detection, especially with chemiluminescent substrates.

  • Check primary antibody host
  • Use anti-rabbit or anti-mouse IgG when appropriate
  • Confirm blocking buffer compatibility
IF / IHC

Imaging workflows

Fluorescent secondary antibodies are selected by excitation/emission profile, microscope filters, and multiplex panel design.

  • FITC and PE for common fluorescence workflows
  • Use cross-adsorbed antibodies for multiplex staining
  • Protect fluorescent conjugates from light
Flow

Flow cytometry

PE, FITC, and other fluorescent secondary antibodies are selected based on the cytometer laser and detector configuration.

  • Check instrument channels
  • Avoid spectral overlap in panels
  • Confirm cell-surface or intracellular staining workflow
FAQ

Secondary antibodies FAQ

Clear answers for selecting secondary antibodies by primary antibody host, target immunoglobulin, conjugation label, cross-adsorption, and application.

How do I choose the correct secondary antibody?

Choose a secondary antibody based on the host species of the primary antibody, the target immunoglobulin class, the conjugation label, the intended application, and whether cross-adsorbed specificity is required. For example, if your primary antibody is raised in rabbit, select an anti-rabbit secondary antibody.

What does goat anti-rabbit IgG mean?

Goat anti-rabbit IgG means the secondary antibody was produced in goat and is designed to recognize rabbit IgG. It is typically used to detect rabbit primary antibodies in ELISA, Western blot, IHC, IF, or other antibody-based methods.

Which secondary antibody label should I use for ELISA?

HRP and AP conjugates are commonly selected for ELISA because they work with enzyme substrates to produce measurable colorimetric or chemiluminescent signals. Biotinylated secondaries can also be used with streptavidin-based detection systems.

When should I use a fluorescent secondary antibody?

Fluorescent secondary antibodies are used for immunofluorescence microscopy, imaging, and flow cytometry. Select the fluorophore according to the microscope filter set, flow cytometer laser, emission channel, and multiplex panel design.

What does cross-adsorbed secondary antibody mean?

Cross-adsorbed secondary antibodies are processed to reduce unwanted binding to immunoglobulins from other species. They are useful in multiplex staining, multi-species samples, and experiments where background or cross-reactivity must be reduced.

Can I request datasheets, CoA, SDS, or availability?

Yes. You can request datasheets, certificates of analysis, SDS documents, quotation, availability, lead time, shipping conditions, bulk pricing, and technical product information. Include the target species, host species, conjugation label, application, and required size.

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