Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 KWIK STIK (6)

Which reference strains do you need for internal quality control?

Generally, the Instructions for Use (IFU) provide information on the recommended strains and quality controls from the manufacturers. If you have any questions or need assistance with this, please contact us. We are happy to help and provide you with a non-binding offer.

Do reference strains require approval for handling?

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 an informal notification to your responsible supervisory authority, e.g., the regional government.

Do I need to repurchase the strains regularly?

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

For target values for resistance testing, please refer to the current EUCAST QC table.

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 "Reference strains for internal quality control" for you in our Info Memo.

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Important note for your order:

Along with your order, we require the End User License Agreement from you, signed and returned.

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