Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MaxLight 550)

May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Recognizes the following antigens of M. tuberculosis: Lipoarabinomannan, ESAT 6, CFP10, 38kD Antigen 16 (HspX), Hsp 65 (GroEl) and MoeX. This antiserum has not been absorbed and may react with other Mycobacteria species including: M. avium, M. phlei, and M. parafortuitum. Does not react with E. coli K12, Salmonella typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus (group B), Candida albicans and Neisseria meningitidis.