Parainfluenza Virus Type 3

• 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 all structural antigens of Parainfluenza Virus Type 3. Crossreacts with type 2. Minimal reactivity with type 1. Does not react with HEp-2 cells by indirect immunofluorescence. Some crossreactivity with bovine para-3 (<1:400) and canine para (<1000).

• Short Name:

  [Parainfluenza Virus Type 3]