Recognizes all antigens. Non-reactive in RPR assay. Has not been absorbed and may react with related microorganisms.
Characteristics
Rabbit anti Treponema pallidum, Rabbit antibody to Treponema pallidum Fluorescein conjugated
Purification
Purified IgG fraction covalently coupled with high purity Isomer I of fluorescein isothiocyanate. Care is taken to ensure complete removal of any free fluorescein from the final product.
Suitable for use in direct IFA and immunohistochemistry (paraffin). Applications include direct FA staining of target antigens in a permissive tissue culture system. Acetone fixation of the antigen source is recommended prior to staining. 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.
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles. Centrifuge product if not completely clear after standing at room temperature. Prepare working dilution only prior to immediate use.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Short-term (up to 6 months) store at 2-8 °C under subdued light. Long term, aliquot and store at -28 °C.