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QC Standards, Controls, CRM and Proficiency Testing Schemes a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus
NATtrol Infectious Disease Molecular Controls For Quality Control Testing
Quality control (QC) in a microbiology laboratory is essential to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results. QC systems are designed to highlight any errors in materials, equipment, or staff training at any stage of the analytical process from sample/specimen collection through to result reporting.
- Positive and Negative Controls - equipment manufacturers often supply QC controls or have them built into the assay kit to check the protocol has been run correctly. In addition, independent third-party controls are important to use to check the assay results for samples outside of the manufacturer's control. 'The use of third-party control materials should be considered, either instead of, or in addition to, any control materials supplied by the reagent or instrument manufacturer – ISO 15189'
- Calibration of Instruments - using known certified reference materials
- Growth Promotion Testing (GPT) - microbiological media are inoculated with a low prenumerated number of reference strains of organisms.
- Proficiency Testing Schemes (PTS) - participation in External Quality Assessment (EQA) helps labs compare their performance against that of other labs using third-party samples that have values unknown to the lab.
In this rapidmicrobiology special focus on quality controls, discover solutions to help your laboratory meet required standards and deliver the best, most reliable results.
We learn from Andrew Zenger, the Global Product Manager at ZeptoMetrix, how their NATtrol molecular controls range, which is available in both liquid and swab-based format is essential for clinical laboratory good practice. Microbiologics also offer a range of molecular third-party controls including some for Point of Care (POC) testing.
Find out in Liofilchem's instructional video how to use their ATCC® and NCTC® CultiControl range of lyophilized, quantitative microorganisms for Growth Promotion Testing.
Proficiency testing schemes, a requirement of ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189 are available from BIPEA whose range includes PTS for total counts in pharmaceutical waters. LGC AXIO is also hosting a webinar, explaining how to get the best value from being part of a PTS, how to improve the accuracy of your tests and the efficiency of your laboratory. This will be illustrated in the webinar by using data from the LGC AXIO best-in-class PORTAL system.
Biosisto BV has prepared a whitepaper on the use of Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for food and water laboratories, this is available to download and includes a step-by-step plan on how to implement CRMs.
Browse through and discover the best products for improving your lab's performance and regulatory compliance
Third-party Molecular Controls Are Crucial to Accurate Testing in Clinical Laboratories
In this interview with Andrew Zenger, the Global Product Manager at ZeptoMetrix, we learn about how third-party molecular controls are key to developing clinical lab quality practices, regulatory compliance, and factors that labs should consider when choosing a supplier of third-party QC materials.
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Your Source for Simple, Reliable Third-party Microbial QC Controls
With the broadest collection of test-ready microbial controls, Microbiologics delivers convenience and precision. Their portfolio includes qualitative and pre-enumerated reference strains for culture-based methods, as well as molecular IVD controls for infectious disease diagnostics, and beyond.
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LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing – Driving Quality Together
Proficiency testing (PT) is a mechanism for evaluating a lab's performance by the use of independent external means and is a requirement for ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189. LGC AXIO PT is your partner in proficiency, operating schemes across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, clinical, water and more.
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CultiControl Freeze-Dried Pellets
ATCC® and NCTC® derived CultiControl microorganisms are lyophilized, reference stock culture preparations containing a single strain of a microorganism and are suitable for growth promotion testing of culture media to be employed in sterility testing.
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Proficiency Testing Scheme for Pharmaceutical Process Waters
Focused on the microbiology of pharmaceutical process water, the BIPEA PT 104 Microbiology Proficiency Testing program aims to help laboratories assess the quality and reliability of the microbiological methods used in their laboratories for testing waters used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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Discover the Importance of Using Certified Reference Materials for Food Pathogens
Download Biosisto BV's whitepaper to discover why food labs need Certified Reference Materials (CRM) plus there is an 8-step chart on how to implement CRMs into your microbiological quality program.
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Multiplex Vaginal IVD Controls Now Available for Point-of-Care Testing
Point-of-care multiplex testing can streamline diagnosis for faster treatment. Microbiologics offers IVD controls for multiplex vaginal (MVP) point-of-care assays. From verification to routine QC, Microbiologics provides unmatched confidence for vaginosis and vaginitis multiplex testing.
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Think Outside the Vial with Swab Molecular Quality Controls
Zeptometrix® NATtrol infectious disease molecular controls are now available in both liquid and swab format and can be used across various molecular testing platforms and assays.
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BIOBALL®: Where Accuracy, Precision, Efficiency, and Consistency Matters the Most
BIOBALL®: 20 years of delivering confidence for your microbiological quality control. This small freeze dried water-soluble certified reference material provides time and labour-intensive cost savings, improving overall lab efficiency and productivity.
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Thermo Scientific™ Culti-Loops™ Quality Control Organisms
Culti-Loops™ are ready-to-use, disposable bacteriological loops containing stabilized, viable microorganisms in a unique gel matrix. Ensure consistent microbiological testing for pharmaceutical and food products with strict quality control materials.
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Microbiologics Food Safety Controls
Food safety is a growing concern across the globe, which means increased oversight and regulatory changes for the lab. Microbiologics offers quantitative and qualitative controls designed specifically to help alleviate these challenges, while supporting compliance with local and global regulations.
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