Borrelia garinii Antigen

Culture system: Broth suspension. Preparation: Harvested organisms are washed and detergent solubilised to produce a cytoplasmic extract enriched with lipopro-teins and outer surface proteins (OSPs) . The antigen is presented in phosphate buffered saline containing 1% n-octylglucoside. Inactivation: This product has been treated with detergent. Confirmed inactive by attempted growth under original culture conditions. Since no procedure can guarantee absolute sterility, the reagent should be handled with appropriate safety precautions.