Minimum of 2 major M. tuberculosis bands by immunoelectrophoresis (gamma & beta). This antiserum has not been absorbed and may react with related species. Reactive with other Mycobacteria species including M. avium, M. phlei and M. parafortuitum. Crossreactive with Rhodacoccus sp. Antibody is non-reactive with E. coli K12, Salmonella typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus (group B), Candida albicans and Neisseria meningitidis.
Characteristics
Rabbit anti M. tuberculosis, Rabbit antibody to Mycobacterium tuberculosis Horseradish Peroxidase conjugated
Purification
IgG fraction of the antiserum covalently coupled to a highly purified preparation of horseradish peroxidase (RZ > 3). Care is taken to ensure adequate conjugation while reserving maximum enzyme activity. Free enzyme is absent. Estimated Molar HRP: IgG substitution is 2-3
Reactivity: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
IHC (p), IFA
Host: Rabbit
Polyclonal
FITC
Application Notes
Suitable for immunohistochemistry and IFA. Each laboratory should determine an optimum working titer for use in its particular application. Other applications have not been tested but use in such assays should not necessarily be excluded.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
PBS containing 10 mg/mL BSA, 0.002 % Thimerosal
Preservative
Thimerosal (Merthiolate)
Precaution of Use
This product contains thimerosal (merthiolate): a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Short-term (up to 6 months) store at 2-8 °C. Long term, aliquot and store at -28 °C.