Chlamydia trachomatis (FITC)

• Reactivity:

  Chlamydia psittacii, Chlamydia pneumoniae (TWAR)

• 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. 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 Chlamydia trachomatis (purified elementary bodies and disrupted). Species Crossreactivity: Chlamydia psittacii and Chlamydia pneumoniae (TWAR). Uninfected Cell Reactivity: Negative vs. HEp-2 cells and egg yolk sac.

• Short Name:

  [Chlamydia trachomatis]