Frequently Asked Questions

Research peptides are short chains of amino acids synthesized for use in qualified laboratory research settings. They are not intended for human or veterinary use. Peptides are studied extensively in laboratory settings for their biochemical and pharmacological properties.

No. All products sold by Lumina Research Labs are strictly for in vitro laboratory research purposes only. They are not approved by the FDA, not intended for human or veterinary consumption, and are not drugs, medicines, or dietary supplements. By purchasing, you confirm you are a qualified researcher.

Lyophilization (freeze-drying) removes water from the compound under vacuum after freezing, producing a stable powder. Lyophilized peptides have a significantly longer shelf life than liquid solutions and are more stable during shipping. All our peptides are supplied lyophilized.

We stock sterile diluents as laboratory supplies: Lumina Water (bacteriostatic water) in 3mL and 10mL, Hospira Bacteriostatic Water 30mL, and AA Water 10mL. You can find them in our Supplies section.

Solvent selection, volumes, and handling are determined by the receiving laboratory under its own validated protocol for its assay. Lumina Research Labs does not publish preparation procedures, concentrations, or any administration guidance, and cannot advise on them.

Sealed lyophilized vials should be stored at -20°C (freezer) for long-term storage, or at 2–8°C (refrigerator) for short-term storage up to several months. Keep vials in a dark, dry location, and avoid repeated freezing and thawing, which degrades compound integrity.

A Certificate of Analysis is a document confirming the identity, purity, and potency of a peptide. The COAs we publish are third-party issued and include HPLC chromatograms and confirmed purity percentages. You can view the ones currently available in our COA Library →

Purity depends on the specific compound and batch. For products that have undergone third-party testing, the confirmed purity is listed on that batch's Certificate of Analysis. You can browse the COAs currently available in our COA Library.

Independent, third-party analytical laboratories handle our purity and identity testing. When a batch has been tested, we publish its Certificate of Analysis in our COA Library so you can review the results yourself.

We ship Monday through Saturday; we do not ship on Sundays. Orders ship same day when ordered before 3 PM MT (Mountain Time). Orders placed after 3 PM MT ship the next shipping day. Domestic shipping typically takes 2–5 business days depending on your location. You will receive a tracking number by email once your order ships.

We ship within the United States only. We do not offer international shipping at this time.

Once your order ships, you'll receive an email with your tracking number. You can also visit our Order Tracking page and enter your order number and email address at any time.

Orders can be cancelled or modified only before they are processed. Once an order enters processing, it cannot be changed. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to make a change.

Due to the nature of research compounds, we cannot accept returns on opened products. If you received a damaged or incorrect item, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and photos. See our full Refund Policy for details.

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