Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Long Strain (RSV) (FITC)

• Gene Name:

  [RSV]

• Storage Conditions:

  Store product at 4 degree C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20 degree C. Aliquots are stable at -20 degree C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: FITC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

• Specificity:

  Recognizes a conformation dependent epitope on nucleoprotein of RSV. Reacts with mature RSV virions with completely assembled nucleocapsids, but does not recognize incomplete virions. Does not react with Influenza A (H1N1), Influenza A (H3N2), Influenza B, Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3 and Adenovirus.

• Short Name:

  [Respiratory Syncytial Virus]