The FITC-conjugated Rabbit Polyclonal anti-Elementary Bodies antibody (ABIN236982) specifically detects Elementary Bodies in ELISA and IFA.
The antibody is reactive with Chlamydia trachomatis samples.
This Elementary Bodies antibody is conjugated to FITC
Application
ELISA, Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Cross-Reactivity (Details)
Purified elementary bodies, disrupted. Cross-reacts with Chlamydia psittacii and Chlamydia pneumoniae (TWAR). Negative vs. HEp-2 cells and egg yolk sac.
Characteristics
Rabbit anti C. trachomatis EB, Rabbit antibody to Chlamydia trachomatis, EB Fluorescein conjugated
Purification
Conjugated 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. 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.