Group A Strep POCT Tests require POCT Controls

​When it comes to detecting and identifying healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), there is no room for error. Microbiologics offers simple, reliable controls for HAI testing in clinical laboratories to ensure procedures and materials are working properly.

Designed to be handled like true patient samples. 
​These tests are QC organisms lyophilized onto a swab to mimic the processing of a patient sample. 

​Multiple platform compatibility 

• Lyophilization allows for easy storage, reduces transport costs, and ensures stability 
• IVD controls and panels provide the highest levels of assurance 
• Third-party controls deliver independent assessments of assay performance 
• IVD controls and panels providing assurance in your results
• Third-party controls delivering an independent assessment of assay performance

The Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Control Panel includes 6 positive control swabs, 6 negative control swabs and a Certificate of Analysis.   They can be transported and stored at ambient temperature.

Positive Control (6 swabs)
Streptococcus pyogenes 
Negative Control (6 swabs)
Streptococcus dysgalactiae 

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Group A Strep is one of the Respiratory problems covered by Microbiologics  in the Swab Format of Helix Elite™
​These are the other products for the QC of swab-based Respiratory screening.

Inactivated Helix Elite™ in Swab Format

• Enterovirus (EV) Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8190
• Flu/RSV/SARS-CoV-2 Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8246
• Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Control Panel - Catalog #8219
• Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Whole Virus (Swab) - Catalog #HE0066NS
• Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 Whole Virus (Swab) - Catalog #HE0072NS*
• ​Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 B.1.351 Whole Virus (Swab) - Catalog #HE0074NS* 

​As you will see from the video, the control swabs are used in the same way as specimen swabs.

​Helix Elite™ Quality Controls:  

• Compatible with a variety of instruments, kits, and applications
• Independent external controls provide accurate, reliable results
• Convenient test-ready formats save you time and money
• Easy and economical storage, no freezing required
• Certificate of Analysis provides detailed strain information
• Technical Support experts available for guidance ​

Group A Strep is one of many pathogens covered by Microbiologics  in the Swab Format of Helix Elite™
​Designed to be handled like true patient samples

Helix Elite™ HAI QC Sets & Panels in Swab Format
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​• C. difficile Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8227 
• Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8187
• Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8203
• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Inactivated Swab - Catalog #HE0053NS
• Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) Inactivated Swab - Catalog #HE0054NS
• Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus epidermidis (MSSE) Inactivated Swab - Catalog #HE0055NS

Helix Elite™ STD & Womens Health QC Sets & Panels in Swab Format

•  Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae (CT/NG) Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8229 
• Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8232 
• Multiplex Vaginal Verification Panel - Catalog #8245 [NEW PRODUCT]* 
• Multiplex Vaginal Control Panel - Catalog #8255 [NEW PRODUCT]* 
• Rapid Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Control Panel - Catalog #8242 [NEW PRODUCT] 
• Rapid Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Verification Panel - Catalog #8258 [NEW PRODUCT]
• Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8189

Helix Elite™ Respiratory QC Sets & Panels in Swab Format

• Enterovirus (EV) Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8190
• Flu/RSV/SARS-CoV-2 Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8246
• Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Control Panel - Catalog #8219
• Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Whole Virus (Swab) - Catalog #HE0066NS​

Helix Elite™ Gastrointestinal QC Sets & Panels in Swab Format

• ​Norovirus Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8205

Negative Control

• ​Negative Cellularity Control (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #HE0067NS