Rotavirus (MaxLight 490)

May be stored at 4 degree C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, 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.

Recognizes intact virus of strains RRV, WA, SA-11 and bovine. Immunostains infected cells. Does not react with Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, Parainfluenza 1, 2 & 3, Adenovirus, M pneumonia, H. pylori and Mammalian cells.