IMAGEN™ Influenza Virus A and B Kit using Direct Immunofluorescence Assay
IMAGEN™ Influenza Virus A and B Kit using Direct Immunofluorescence Assay
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IMAGEN™ Influenza Virus A and B Kit using Direct Immunofluorescence Assay

Detect and differentiate Influenza A and B virus in clinical samples with this direct immunofluorescence assay.
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Detect and differentiate Influenza A and B virus in clinical samples with Thermo Scientific™ IMAGEN™ Influenza Virus A and B Kit. This direct immunofluorescence assay utilizes species specific monoclonal antibodies to detect epitopes of Influenza virus glycoproteins and fusion proteins specific to either Influenza virus type A or Influenza virus type B.

In humans, Influenza A and B virus infections can cause acute and occasionally severe respiratory disease in immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals. Influenza A and B viral infections occur in annual epidemics often with rapid onset and spread of infection. Periodically, as a result of the on-going evolution of Influenza A viruses, epidemics of disease occur which can have a significant impact on world health1, 2.

Use IMAGEN Influenza Virus A and B Kit for the detection and differentiation of Influenza A and B virus in clinical specimens or for the confirmation and differentiation of Influenza virus A and B in cell cultures.

  • Rapid results- within little over 30 minutes of receiving test sample or culture
  • Simple- ready-to-use reagents plus all IMAGEN assays follow the same basic methodology
  • Excellent sensitivity and specificity- high quality, well-characterized antibodies used in the assay provide excellent sensitivity and specificity.
  • Easy-to-read results
  • Long Shelf Life- typically 24 months.

Influenza A and B viruses are members of the genus Influenza virus classified within the family Orthomyxoviridae3. Influenza A virus strains infect a variety of animals including humans, horses, pigs, sea mammals and birds whereas Influenza B virus strains appear to infect humans only4.

The rapid laboratory diagnosis of Influenza A or B virus infections plays an important role in patient management, influencing the use of antiviral therapy and enabling effective management and control of outbreaks5, 6.

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For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.  
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.  

General References:

  1. Webster, R.G., Bean, W.J., Gorman, O.T., Chambers, T.M., andKawaoka, Y. (1992) Evolution and Ecology of Influenza A viruses. Microbiological Reviews. 56: No 1, 152-179.
  2. Murphy, B.R., and Webster, R.G. (1990) Orthomyxoviruses in Virology (eds B.N. Fields and D.M. Kripe) RavenPress, New York, pp 1091-1152.
  3. Frankl, R.I.B., Fauquet, C.M., Knudson, D.L., and Brown, F. (1992) Classification and Nomenclature of Viruses. Fifth Report of theInternational Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Archives of Virology
  4. Webster, R.G., Bean, W.J., Gorman, O.T., Chambers, T.M., and Kawaoka, Y. (1992) Evolution and Ecology of Influenza A viruses. Microbiological Reviews. 56: No 1, 152-179. Supplement 2, Spurger Velacy, New York, pp 263-270.
  5. Potter, C.W. (1990 )Influenza. In Principles and Practice for Clinical Virology (eds A.J.Zuckerman et al). John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Chichester, pp 213-238.
  6. McQuillan, J., Madeley, C.R., and Kendal (1985) Monoclonal antibodies for the rapid diagnosis of Influenza A and B virus infections by immunofluorescence. Lancet. 11: 911-914
Specifications
DescriptionIMAGEN Influenza Virus A and B Kit
Detectable AnalytesInfluenza A and B
Sample TypeNasopharyngeal
TypeReagent
Includes2 x positive control slide, mounting fluid, Influenza A virus test reagent, Influenza B virus test reagent, instruction for use
Quantity50 Tests
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
2°C to 8°C