Product description:

Bulk antigen for diagnosing Q-fever by MAR 1

Article No:

B1MA1

Specifications:

A blue suspension of highly purified and chemically modified Coxiella burnetii cells stained with hematoxylin in phosphate - buffered saline with thiomersal as a preservative. A sediment is formed after a longer period of storage. The sediment can easily be resuspended by shaking. The antigen has a titer of 6.

Indications:

The antigen is used for the detection of antibodies against C. burnetii in the blood serum samples of humans and animals by the microagglutination reaction (MAR). It is especially applied for the detection of C. burnetii phase II antibodies in the early stages of infection and is very useful for the diagnosis of acute Q fever in endemic areas.

Testing:

Package:

1x2 ml
1x5 ml
Amount upon request

Storage:

Store in a dark and dry place at temperature of 2 - 8 °C.

Expiration date:

One year from the date of manufacture.