Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Long Strain (RSV) (Biotin)

Store product at 4 degree C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20 degree C. Aliquots are stable at -20 degree C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Recognizes a conformation dependent epitope on nucleoprotein of RSV. Reacts with mature RSV virions with completely assembled nucleocapsids, but does not recognize incomplete virions. Does not react with Influenza A (H1N1), Influenza A (H3N2), Influenza B, Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3 and Adenovirus.