E.coli ATCC 25922 KWIK STIK (2)
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. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us. We are happy to help 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 of 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 to either (1) re-cultivate the strains yourself using a cryo-procedure (freezing and re-growth of the stock cultures) and store 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 re-cultivate the strains yourself but want to reorder them after consumption, you can choose between LYFO DISK™ and Microtrol™.
For target results for resistance testing, please refer to the current EUCAST QC table.
Application videos on how to handle reference germs and how to set up the cryobank can be found in our "Self-study" section under 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 signed End-User License Agreement from you.
Additional transport costs for refrigerated shipping of the goods are not included in the price and will be charged separately.