Microtrol™ Candida albicans ATCC 2091 (25 Sheets)

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 assistance, please do not hesitate to  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 an informal notification to your responsible supervisory authority, e.g. the district government.

Do I have to repurchase the strains regularly?

You have the option of either (1) propagating 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 propagate the strains yourself, but want to repurchase them after consumption, you can choose between LYFO DISK™ and Microtrol™ .

Application videos on handling the 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" for you in our Info-Memo .

Important note for your order:

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

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

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