Parainfluenza virus 2 is one of four serotypes of parainfluenza viruses in the paramoxyvirus family. Parainfluenza viruses are the second most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections in young children. Parainfluenza virus 2 causes upper and lower respiratory tract illnesses and croup.

Suitable for use in FLISA and Immunofluorescence. Other applications not tested.

Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Store product at 4°C in the dark. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4°C for 12 months after receipt as an undiluted liquid. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: MaxLight™650 conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.

Parainfluenza 2 virus

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. No preservative added. Labeled with MaxLight™650.

Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography from ascites.

Recognizes Parainfluenza 2 virus. Does not react with Influenza A or B virus, Parainfluenza virus 1 & 3.