Mycobacterium tuberculosis, HSPX

May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Recognizes the 16kD antigen (HspX) of M. tuberculosis & M. bovis.Does not recognize M. avium, M. phlei, M. parafortuitum,Rhodococcus sp., B. subtilis, S. pneumoniae, E. coli