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

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. Note: Sodium azide is a potent inhibitor of peroxidase and should not be added to HRP conjugates. 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.