Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)

Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Antigen

ORDERING INFORMATION

Catalog No: BA104VS
Lot No: Lot specific
Agent: Varicella zoster virus, strain Ellen
Culture System: HEL 299 cell culture

PREPARATION

VZV infected cells are harvested and virus is extracted by alkaline treatment and sonication. The preparation is purified by ultracentrifugation through a sucrose cushion. The resulting antigen consists of a high concentration of virus and viral components, it may contain residual host cell material. The antigen is suspended in 100 mM glycine buffer, pH 9.5.

INACTIVATION

Physical inactivation. Inactivity is confirmed by attempted growth under original culture conditions. Since no procedure can guarantee absolute sterility, the reagent should be handled with appropriate safety precautions.

SPECIFICATIONS

Preservatives: None
Protein Concentration: Lot specific, specified in mg/mL. Determined by Bradford assay (BioRad) using BSA as standard.
Analysis: By ELISA
Date of Manufacture: Lot specific
Manufacturer: Institut Verion\Serion GmbH, Germany

STORAGE AND STABILITY

Expiry Date: 10 years from date of manufacture (under recommended storage conditions).
Store at -65°C or lower. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Sonicate before use.

For in vitro investigational use only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

If skin contact occurs, wash contacted area thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation occurs, consult a physician