Heartworm, Canine (Dirofilaria immitis)

May be stored at 4 degree 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 degree C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degree 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.

Soluble & structural antigens of the adult worm. Antiserum is not absorbed for related filarial Nematodes. Uninfected Cell Reactivity: Non-reactive with canine serum