- A quality control kit designed specifically to verify the performance and accuracy of the QuickVue In-Line Strep A Test Kit (SKU 0343)
Uses
- External Quality Control Testing:
- Verifies that the rapid diagnostic strips and chemical reagents are reacting correctly
- Operator Technique Verification:
- Trains and checks the proficiency of laboratory personnel performing throat swab testing
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Helps medical facilities fulfill standard clinical laboratory requirements (such as CLIA regulations) for periodic external validation
Features
- Dual-Level Swab Supply:
- Formulated with a balanced supply of 12 external control swabs per box
- Positive Controls (6 Swabs):
- Pre-loaded with heat-inactivated Group A Streptococcus antigens to safely mimic a true positive patient sample
- Negative Controls (6 Swabs):
- Pre-loaded with heat-inactivated Group C Streptococcus antigens to confirm the test does not cross-react
- Latex-Free Construction:
- Manufactured completely without natural rubber latex to prevent clinician or patient allergic reactions
- Room Temperature Storage:
- Requires zero dedicated refrigerator space, storing conveniently on medical shelves between 59°F and 86°F (15°C to 30°C)
Benefits
- Guarantees Diagnostic Confidence:
- Eliminates guesswork by proving the test strips are physically intact and chemically responsive before analyzing patient throat swabs
- Prevents False Patient Results:
- Flags degraded testing kits (due to improper storage or shipping heat damage) before they can produce false negatives or positives on real patients
- Streamlined Quality Audits:
- Includes an official package insert instructions guide to easily log performance metrics during internal clinic inspections
- Reduces Operational Waste:
- Allows clinics to refresh independent external testing materials without purchasing entirely new, expensive diagnostic diagnostic cassettes
