Candida albicans ATCC 10231 LYFO DISK (6)

Which reference strains do you need for internal quality control?

As a rule, the instructions for use (IFU) provide information on the recommended strains and quality controls from the manufacturers. If you have any questions or need help, please contact us. We will be happy to help you and provide you with a non-binding offer.

Is the handling of reference strains subject to approval?

The requirement for approval when using reference strains in a medical laboratory, limited to the purpose of quality management for your in-vitro diagnostics, is not clearly regulated. Therefore, we recommend that you informally notify your responsible supervisory authority, e.g., the district government (Regierungspräsidium).

Do I have to reorder the strains regularly?

You have the option of either (1) culturing the strains yourself using a cryo-procedure (freezing and re-growth of the stock cultures) and storing them long-term. For this, we recommend KWIK-STIK™ combined with a storage system (e.g., Cryobank® System).
Alternatively (2), if you do not want to culture the strains yourself, but rather reorder them after consumption, you can choose between LYFO DISK™ and Microtrol™.

Application videos on handling reference strains and setting up the cryobank can be found in our "Self-Study" section at www.aurosan.de

We have also compiled a further overview on the topic of "Reference strains for internal quality control" in our info memo.

Important note for your order:

Together with your order, we require the End User License Agreement signed by you.

Additional transport costs for chilled shipping of the goods will apply, which are not included in the price and will be charged separately.