Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV 1) Antigen

From Antibodies.com, this purified recombinant antigen is expressed in E. coli and validated for use in lateral flow assays. It is supplied unconjugated and is reactive with human samples, with specificity directed at the gp120 and gp41 regions of the virus.

The antigen is formulated in a 20 mM phosphate buffer at pH 7.4 with 0.01% SDS. According to the manufacturer's storage guidance, it ships at 4°C; for short-term storage (under two weeks) it should be kept at 4°C, while for longer-term storage it should be aliquoted and stored at -20°C, avoiding repeated freeze/thaw cycles.