Vector Laboratories

Founded in 1976, Vector Laboratories began in immunohistochemistry and expanded into labeling, detection, and conjugation tools for biomedical research. Its corporate headquarters is in Newark, California, where it maintains laboratories and offices; from there, it serves researchers and scientific organizations in multiple countries. The company describes its role as a specialized supplier and technical partner for teams designing experiments.

The catalog brings together primary and secondary antibodies, labeled antibodies, blocking reagents, enzyme substrates, and mounting media for samples. It also includes immunohistochemistry kits, avidin and streptavidin reagents, flow cytometry solutions, and products for special stains. The application-based organization helps researchers find materials for visualizing proteins, preparing slides, or detecting signals in biological samples.

A prominent part of the offering focuses on immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. VECTASTAIN and ImmPRESS systems include enzyme-based detection kits, while VectaShield and VectaMount cover media for preserving and viewing samples. The company publishes application guides on detection systems, substrates, lectins, and sample preparation to complement product specifications and catalogs.

Vector Laboratories also develops custom antibody and bioconjugation services. Projects can involve linker design, biomolecule labeling, and custom production of conjugates or detection systems. The company presents this as collaborative work between its scientific team and the customer: scope depends on the molecule, application, and project requirements, so a technical inquiry comes before a proposal is defined.

The company’s development has brought in specialized brands and teams such as Click Chemistry Tools, Fluoroprobes, Quanta BioDesign, and Absolute Biotech. Vector says those additions broadened its catalog in areas including conjugation chemistry, proteomics, and glycomics. Rather than focusing only on individual reagents, its offering connects research tools, application knowledge, and custom manufacturing for laboratories working in fields such as neuroscience, cancer, and infectious disease.

Products can be ordered online or through customer service by phone or email. To place an order, the company asks for details such as catalog number, unit size, and quantity. Technical information, guides, and product specifications are available on the official website; international availability may vary, and the company directs buyers outside the United States to its distributor network.

Vector Laboratories is headquartered at 6737 Mowry Avenue, Newark, California 94560. Its customer service team lists hours Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time. For orders, technical assistance, or custom projects, customers can start with the appropriate team: customer service for orders and technical specialists for application questions.