Contents of Kit
1. Break apart microtiter test strips each with eight antigen coated single wells, (altogether 96), 1 frame. The coating material is inactivated. 12 pieces
2. Standard serum (ready-to-use), Human serum in protein-containing phosphate buffer; negative for anti-HIV Ab, HBs-Ag (Hepatitis B-Virus surface Antigen) and anti-HCV Ab; Preservative: <0.1% sodium azide; coloring: Amaranth O. 2 × 2 ml.
3. Negative control serum (ready-to-use), Human serum in protein-containing phosphate buffer; negative for anti-HIV Ab, HBs-Ag (Hepatitis B-Virus surface Antigen) and anti-HCV Ab; Preservative: <0.1% sodium azide; coloring: Lissamin Green V. 2 ml
4. Anti-human IgA conjugate (ready-to-use), Anti-human IgA polyclonal antibody, Conjugated to alkaline phosphatase, stabilized with protein stabilization solution; Preservative: <0.1% methylisothiazolone, <0.1% bromnitrodioxane. 13ml
5. Washing solution concentrate (sufficient for 1000ml), Sodium chloride solution with Tween 20 and 30mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.4; Preservative: <0.1% sodium azide. 33.3ml
6. Dilution buffer (ready-to-use), Protein-containing phosphate buffer with Tween 20; Preservative: <0.1% sodium azide; coloring: 0.01g/l Bromphenol blue. 2 × 50ml
7. Stopping solution (ready-to-use), <0.1N sodium hydroxide, 40mM EDTA. 15ml
8. Substrate (ready-to-use), Para-nitrophenylphosphate in solvent-free buffer; Preservative: <0.1% sodium azide. 13ml
General Description
Parainfluenza Viruses cause mild to severe upper and lower respiratory tract infections. Parainfluenza Viruses are surpassed only by Respiratory Syncytial Virus as the cause of severe lower respiratory tract infections in children. Infections are transmitted by droplet infection or direct contact via mucous membranes of the eyes, mouth, or nose. Currently, Parainfluenza Viruses can be divided into four type of which types 1-3 are most frequently detected.