Application

Research CategoryInfectious Diseases

Research Sub CategoryInfectious Diseases - Viral

PROCEDURE:

Refer to Kit Package Insert for directions.

Disclaimer

For in vitro Diagnostic UseCE Mark

General description

INTENDED USE:

Light Diagnostics Respiratory syncytial Virus (RSV) Control Slides are intended as reagent controls when used as a replacement component with Light Diagnostics Respiratory Panel I Viral Screening & Identification Kit (Catalog Number 3105), Light Diagnostics Respiratory Panel 1 Direct Immuno-fluorescence Assay (Catalog Number 3110), or Light Diagnostics Respiratory syncytial Virus Direct Immunofluorescence Assay (Catalog Number 3125). A control slide should be tested with each specimen batch to ensure proper function of the reagent and proper staining technique.

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Physical form

Each pack consists of five RSV antigen control slides containing one RSV infected (positive) well and one uninfected (negative) well.

Slides are provided in individually sealed foil pouches containing desiccant.

Storage and Stability

Store sealed slides at 2-8 °C. Do not use slides past the expiration date printed on the label. Do not expose to elevated temperatures.

Allow slides to come to room temperature prior to opening.

WARNINGS / PRECAUTIONS

Precaution: Handle all control slides and materials coming in contact with them as potentially infectious materials. Decontaminate appropriately.