Parainfluenza Virus Type 2,3

May be stored at 4 °C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, add sterile glycerol (40-50%), aliquot and store 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 all structural proteins of human Parainfluenza Virus Type 2, 3. Minimal crossreactivity with type 1. Does not crossreact with HEp-2 cells by IFA. Species crossreactivity: Some crossreactivity with bovine Parainfluenza Virus Type 3 and canine Parainfluenza.