
Parvovirus B19 belongs to the Parvoviridae family of small DNA viruses. It is classified as Erythrovirus because of its capability to invade red blood cell precursors in the bone marrow.
Anti-Parvovirus antibody targets the capsid proteins VP1 and VP2 on Human Parvovirus. Parvovirus B19 infection has been implicated in spontaneous abortion in humans; thus, application of this antibody to placental tissues in such cases is appropriate. Parvovirus B19 is also associated with Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) in children and Acute Arthritis in adults, as well as Chronic Hemolytic Anemia, with some patients experiencing Aplastic crisis.
For long-term storage of the concentrated antibody, it is recommended that aliquots of the antibody be frozen at -20°C in glycerol 50% (frost-free freezers are not recommended). Repeated freezing and thawing must be avoided. Dilute using an antibody diluent such as ImmunoDetector Protein Block/Antibody Diluent (BSB 0040 and BSB 0041) or ImmunoDNA Background Blocker (BSB 0103-BSB 0107).
Parvovirus is a mouse monoclonal antibody derived from cell culture supernatant that is concentrated, dialyzed, filter sterilized and diluted in buffer pH 7.5, containing BSA and sodium azide as a preservative.
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Recommended Immunohistochemical Protocol
- Cut and mount 3-4 micron formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues on positive charged slides.
- Air dry for 2 hours at 58° C.
- Deparaffinize, dehydrate and rehydrate tissues.
- Subject tissues to heat epitope retrieval using a suitable retrieval solution such as ImmunoDNA Retriever with Citrate (BSB 0020-BSB 0023) or EDTA (BSB 0030-BSB 0033).
- Any of three heating methods may be used:
- Electric Pressure Cooker
Place standoff rack at base of pressure cooker. Add 1-2 inches of distilled water to the pressure cooker and turn heat to high, and incubate for 15 minutes. Open and immediately transfer slides to room temperature. - Water Bath Method
Place tissues/slides in a pre-warmed staining dish or coplin jar containing the ImmunoDNA Retriever with Citrate or EDTA in a water bath set at 95°-99° C. Incubate for 30-60 minutes. - Conventional Steamer Method
Place tissues/slides in a pre-warmed staining dish or coplin jar containing the ImmunoDNA Retriever with Citrate or EDTA in a Steamer, cover and steam for 30-60 minutes.
- Electric Pressure Cooker
- After heat treatment, transfer slides in ImmunoDNA Retriever with Citrate or EDTA to room temperature and let stand for 15-20 minutes.
- Wash slides with IHC wash buffer or DI water.
- Continue IHC staining protocol.
Immunohistochemical Protocol
ImmunoDetector
(AP or HRP)
(AP or HRP)