Reactive with lipoteichoic acid (LTA) of many gram positive bacteria. Cross-reacts with Listeria monocytogenes (all serotypes), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Enterococcus faecium, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis and group B Streptococcus (weak). Does not react with Clostridium perfringens.

Upon receipt, aliquot and store at -20 °C. Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.