KPL

KPL (Kirkegaard & Perry Laboratories) is a specialized biotechnology company that develops and manufactures high-quality antibodies and reagents for the life sciences and diagnostic industries. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company became a leader in the production of affinity-purified secondary antibodies and chromogenic substrates for ELISA and immunohistochemistry. KPL's product portfolio supports a wide range of applications, including protein detection, food safety testing, and infectious disease research. In 2013, KPL was acquired by SeraCare Life Sciences, and it now operates as a key brand within the LGC Clinical Diagnostics division. The company's legacy continues through its widely used BacTrace and TMB substrate product lines.