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. If you have any questions or need help with this, 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?

There are no clear regulations regarding the need for approval when using reference strains in a medical laboratory, limited to the purpose of quality management of your in-vitro diagnostics. Therefore, we recommend that you informally notify your responsible supervisory authority, e.g. the district government (Regierungspräsidium).

Do I have to repurchase the strains regularly?

You have the option to either (1) re-culture the strains yourself using a cryopreservation method (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-culture the strains yourself but want to repurchase them after use, you can choose between LYFO DISK™ and Microtrol™.

Please refer to the current EUCAST QC table for target values for resistance testing.

You can find application videos on how to handle the reference strains and how to set up the cryobank in our section "Self-study" at www.aurosan.de

We have also compiled a further overview on the topic "Reference strains for internal quality control" for you in our Info Memo.

Important note for your order:

Together with the 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.