		Technical Data
I7650-04C	Influenza A

Description:
Influenza virus is a single-stranded RNA virus, segmented, 70nm diameter, and enveloped. Strains are described by geographic origin, strain number, year of isolation and hemagglutination (H) and neuraminidase (N) antigens. It is an acute viral disease of the uper respiratory tract characterized by fever, headache, chills, myalgia, weakness, runny nose and sore throat. Cough can be severe. Nausea and vomiting are uncommon. Fatality is generally low, except for those with chronic lung or heart conditions.

Application(s):
Indirect immunofluorescence: 1:50-1:100

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and add glycerol (40-50%). Freeze at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

Type	Isotype	Clone	Grade
Mab	IgG	2Q1999	Purified

Size		Storage	Shipping	Source	Host
100ug		-20°C	Blue Ice		Mouse

Concentration:

~1mg/ml

Immunogen:

Influenza blend

Purity:

Purified Immunoglobulin

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 0.1% sodium azide.

Specificity:

Influenza A H1 antigen. Reacts strongly with the following H1N1 strain: A/Taiwan/1/86

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.