Feline Calicivirus (FCV)

• Storage Conditions:

  May be stored at 4 °C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 °C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

• Specificity:

  Recognizes Feline Calicivirus (FCV). Does not crossreact with FIV or FeLV. Detects a 63kD band in Western Blots, representing the viral capsid protein. May also be used in immunofluorescence techniques to detect viral infection and has neutralizing activity against feline calcivirus.

• Short Name:

  [Feline Calicivirus]