Both ELISA and IFA assays are optimized against uninfected control extract to show reactivity below the assay cutoff. In addition, Western blot and/or cell culture is used to confirm results. Normal sample sets where N >100 are used to establish specificity.

Equipment needs are discussed in the assay instruction booklet. If you need to know equipment requirements prior to ordering, please order a package insert for the kit that you need.

There are a number of different options available. Please contact us for more information.

Immunofluorescence and ELISA kits are currently available in IgG format.

We recommend that all kits be stored at 2 - 8°C. Do not freeze.

All kit reagents have been stabilized for a minimum of 18 months at 2 - 8°C storage from time of manufacture.

All ABI research use kits are supplied on cold packs. All necessary reagents are included as well as complete instructions on how to perform the assay and interpret the results.