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Detect IF Pneumocystis carinii
FIPC200
Description:
Indirect immunofluorescence assay for the detection of Pneumocystis carinii (now re-named Pneumocystis jirovecii) oocysts in human bronchoalveolar lavage and induced sputum.
Features:
Highly sensitive and specific assay
Clearly defined results
For use with both bronchoalveolar lavage and induced sputum specimens
Control slides not included, but available separately
Kit Components:
P.carinii monoclonal antibody (1ml), FITC-conjugated antibody (2ml), enzyme, dilute hydrochloric acid, enzyme diluent (3ml), specimen slides, mounting medium (5ml)
Assay Protocol:
1. Fix specimen to test slide with acetone
2. Add 20µl enzyme and incubate at 37°C for 30 minutes
3. Rinse and air dry
4. Add 15 µl of antibody and incubate at 37°C for 15 minutes
5. Rinse and air dry
6. Add 15µl FITC-conjugated antibody and incubate at 37°C for 5-15 minutes
7. Rinse and air dry
8. Add 1 drop of mounting medium and examine under fluorescence microscope
Performance:
Full list of references available on request
Pack Kit Size: 60 tests
Shelf Life: 18 months
*Products may not be approved for sale in all countries. Please contact your local distributor for further details.
Axis-Shield at a Glance
A pioneering organisation focused on the development and manufacturing of important and innovative in vitro diagnostic tests for use in clinical laboratories and at the point of care.
Focus on Afinion
Axis-Shield's award winning point-of-care test system is designed for maximum simplicity coupled with laboratory accuracy and reliability for a number of key markers important for improved patient management.
