CD240DCE

May be stored at 4 °C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and add glycerol (40-50%). Freeze at -20 °C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 °C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

Recognizes human erythrocytes of normal Rh types but does not recognize Rhnull erythrocytes. Reacts with 31kD and 35-52kD proteins which were designated CD240DCE at the 7th leucocyte typing workshop.