Enterobacter hormaechei ATCC 700323 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 for your in-vitro diagnostics, is not clearly regulated. Therefore, we recommend an informal notification to your responsible supervisory authority, e.g., the district government.

Do I need to repurchase the strains regularly?

You have the option to either (1) re-cultivate 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-cultivate the strains yourself but wish to repurchase them after use, you can choose between LYFO DISK™ and Microtrol™.

Application videos on handling reference germs 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:

Along with your order, we require the signed end-user license agreement from you.

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