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​POCT Tests require POCT Controls
When it comes to detecting and identifying Group B Streptococcuss in pregnant women and young babies there is no room for error. Microbiologics offers simple, reliable controls for Group B Strep testing in clinical laboratories to ensure procedures and materials are working properly.

POCT in maternity units
Microbiologics offers simple, reliable controls for Group B Strep testing and are in use as POCTs in maternity units now to ensure procedures and materials are working properly.

These tests mimic the processing of a patient sample. 
Microbiologics swab-format Controls are designed to be handled like true patient samples

As you will see from the video, the control swabs are used in the same way as specimen swabs.
​As you will see from the video, the control swabs are used in the same way as specimen swabs.
Product Features
  • 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 
  • Certificate of Analysis provides detailed strain information
  • Technical Support experts available for guidance ​

Each kit includes six individually packaged swabs containing the test organism and a Certificate of Analysis.   They can be transported and stored at ambient temperature.
Group B Strep Products

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Control Panel Inactivated Swab (8232) 

Positive Control (six swabs): Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae)
Negative Control (six swabs):Lactobacillus acidophilus


Rapid Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Control Panel  (8242)

Positive Control (six swabs):Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae)

Negative Control (six swabs):
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Escherichia coli surrogate for sample adequacy control

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Group B Strep Control is one of many problems covered by Microbiologics  in the Swab Format of Helix Elite™ ​

Designed to be handled like true patient samples
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™ 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™ 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
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  • Home page
  • Contact BioConnections
  • MolecularControls
  • CoVID Controls
  • REFERENCE STRAINS
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  • Eazyplex® Range
    • eazyplex® AMR
    • eazyplex® C. difficle
    • eazyplex® BloodScreen
    • eazyplex® TyphiTyper
    • eazyplex® VRE
    • eazyplex® EHEC
    • eazyplex® STI
    • eazyplex® CSFdirect
    • eazyplex® MRSA
    • eazyplex® PneumobBug
    • eazyplex Pneumocystis jirovecii
    • eazyplex® hv-K. pneumoniae
  • MBLO blog