The Virusys Giardia IMS Beads (Giardia IMS Beads) have been developed for the immunomagnetic separation (IMS) of Giardia spp. oocysts from a wide range of sample matrices. The high sensitivity and specificity of the Giardia IMS Beads results from the covalent attachment of a high affinity monoclonal antibody developed against an epitope on the wall of Giardia oocysts. When combined with the Virusys IMS Assay Buffer (IMS206:BFR) and Virusys IMS Wash Buffer (IMS206:Wash), Giardia oocysts can be efficiently isolated and enumerated by a variety of techniques including, but not limited to immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) staining and PCR.

Intended Use:

The Virusys Giardia IMS Beads are intended for the immunomagnetic separation of Giardia spp. oocysts from a wide range of sample matrices including water sample concentrates.

Instructions: GiardiaBeads_PkgInsert_IMS206.pdf

The high sensitivity and specificity of the Giardia IMS Beads results from the attachment of a high affinity monoclonal antibody developed against an epitope on the cell wall of Giardia. When combined with the Virusys IMS Assay Buffer (IMS206:BFR) and IMS Wash Buffer (IMS206:Wash), the Giardia organism can be efficiently isolated and enumerated by a variety of techniques including, but not limited to immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) staining and PCR.