- Serves as an external quality control tool specifically designed to verify the performance and accuracy of the OSOM® Trichomonas Rapid Test (Kit #PST-GEN-181)
Uses
- External Quality Assurance:
- Validates that the OSOM® Trichomonas Rapid Test reagents and test strips are reacting correctly to confirm functional integrity
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Assists clinical laboratories in meeting external Quality Control (QC) protocols required by local regulations, accreditation bodies, and CLIA guidelines
- Operator Competency Testing:
- Utilized to train healthcare staff or periodically verify proficiency in accurately executing the rapid lateral flow assay workflow
Features
- CLIA-Waived Verification:
- Aligns seamlessly with the simplicity of the main rapid test, making external control verification straightforward without requiring advanced technical mastery
- Targeted Design:
- Formulated specifically to yield an intended positive outcome on OSOM® Trichomonas testing strips, which look for Trichomonas vaginalis antigens
- 10 Tests Per Pack:
- Packaged conveniently with 10 diagnostic control tests per kit box to support regular interval monitoring
- Equipment-Free Integration:
- Mirrors the rapid workflow, allowing visual verification of the positive indicator bar within 10 minutes without requiring complex readers
Benefits
- Result Confidence:
- Eliminates ambiguity and human error from clinical diagnostic readings by proving the testing mechanism is sensitive to the pathogen antigen
- Streamlined Auditing:
- Simplifies laboratory bookkeeping and daily validation routines required for clinic inspections or compliance tracking
- Cost-Efficient Safety:
- Prevents diagnostic downtime or misdiagnosis caused by compromised test strips, helping practices catch storage or handling issues early
