Salmonella O Antigen (Group A, B and D) (AP)

May be stored at 4 degree C before opening. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4 degree C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. Stable for 12 months after receipt. 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. Freezing alkaline phosphatase conjugates will result in a substantial loss of activity.

Recognizes Antigen Determinant 1-12 of Salmonella O-antigens (A, B and D group). Strain Crossreactivity: Crossreacts with Salmonella paratyphi, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteriditis, Salmonella anatum and Salmonella selandia. Does not crossreact with Salmonella cholerase, Salmonella newport, E. coli O55:B5, E. coli K12, Klebsiella pneumonia or Proteus vulgaris.