Application

Research CategoryInfectious Diseases

This reagent is "Ready to Use". No further dilution required.

Research Sub CategoryInfectious Diseases - Viral

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

General description

Diagnostics Kit

The reagent comes as a 5 ml dropper vial of monoclonal antibodies specific for Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in 0.2% BSA in PBS, Tween, Sodium Azide with Evans Blue. Use for the simultaneous detection of hMPV by green direct immunofluorescence staining and RSV by gold direct immunofluorescence staining in one direct flouorescence assay (DFA). This product is for research use only; not for use as a diagnostic. Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), this product is intended for research use only and is not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostics uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

Legal Information

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

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

Physical form

5 mL dropper vial of monoclonal antibodies specific for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in 0.2% BSA in PBS, Tween, Sodium Azide with Evans blue.

Warnings/Precautions:
1) Sodium Azide may react with copper or lead plumbing to form potentially explosive metal azides. When disposing of Sodium Azide, flush plumbing with large volumes of water to prevent build up. 2) Avoid contact with Evans blue, as it is a potential carcinogen. If skin contact occurs, flush with large volumes of water.

Specificity

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

Storage and Stability

When stored at 2° to 8°C and protected from light, reagent is stable up to the expiration date printed on the label.