Solution reagent 00900

laboratoryquality controlclinical

MYCOPLASMA CONTROL has been created to help laboratories in their daily Quality process. MYCOPLASMA CONTROL strains have been isolated from clinical specimens, characterized according to standard methods and finally lyophilized. Our kit contains 6 characterized lyophilized strains of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis (up to 12 tests). Quality control of liquid media methods Meets quality management requirements (compliant with ISO 15189:2007 recommendations) Offers relevant results complying with M.I.C. values (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) in liquid medium. Compatible with different commercialized methods. Benefits Intended use The quality control of analytical methods is important in the maintenance of good clinical laboratory practices. Internal quality control in a microbiological laboratory requires the use of known strains. These microorganisms are frequently lyophilized in order to prolong shelf-life. The detection of urogenital mycoplasmas in clinical specimens is a routine laboratory test. The main mycoplasma species isolated from the urogenital tract are Ureaplasma urealyticum (U.u) and Mycoplasma hominis (M.h). These bacteria are present as commensal organisms, but can be pathogenic in nature. Principle Mycoplasmas are fragile germs lacking a cell wall and are demanding in their requirement for growth factors. The lyophilized U.u and M.h strains are produced from an enriched mycoplasma broth that contains excipients to protect the microorganisms during the lyophilization process.