Influenza A H1N1

May be stored at 4 degree C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degree 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 Influenza A H1N1 antigen. Reacts strongly with the following H1N1 strain: Beijing. A/Texas/36/91, A/Berkeley/1/98, A/HongKong/503/97, A/Nanchang/16A/98, A/PR8/34 and New Caledonia strain. No reactivity shown to Influenza B strains.