Staphylococcus aureus, Enterotoxin A,D (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 Enterotoxins A and D of Staphylococcus aureus. Specificity was established in indirect ELISA using standard staphylococcal entertoxins A, B, C1, C2, D, E coated on ELISA plates at appropriate dilution of ascitic fluids. Percentage of crossreactivity with enterotoxins of S. aureus. Crossreactivity: A: 8%, B: 0%, C1: 0%, C2: 0%, D: 100%, E: 0%