OptiQual® Enterovirus Controls
The OptiQual Enterovirus Controls are intended for use in assessing the performance of nucleic acid test procedures for the determination of Enterovirus RNA. These products are for In Vitro Diagnostic Use and are CE marked.
These products are only available outside the United States and Canada.
Summary and Explanation
Human Enterovirus is an RNA virus and a member of the Enterovirus genus of the family Picornaviridae. This group includes the polioviruses, coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, and other Enteroviruses.
The OptiQual Enterovirus Controls are designed for use in molecular test procedures for the detection of Enterovirus RNA. The OptiQual Enterovirus Controls help to ensure that the nucleic acid testing results for Enterovirus RNA are consistent across manufacturers, testing laboratories, operators, platforms, and assay formats.
Product Description
The OptiQual Enterovirus Low Positive Control contains inactivated human coxsackievirus particles from strain CVA9. The low positive control was produced by diluting quantitated Enterovirus stock into OptiMatrix Clear, a proprietary synthetic matrix designed to mimic naturally occurring human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens. The negative control contains only OptiMatrix Clear.
The OptiQual Enterovirus Controls contain 0.05% Proclin300 as a preservative.
Control Configurations
| Description | Catalog Number |
|---|---|
| Negative Control (5 vials, 0.3 mL each) |
96-0499 |
| Low Positive Control (5 vials, 0.3 mL each) |
96-0500 |
It is recommended that the OptiQual Enterovirus Controls are stored at -70°C or lower to ensure consistent results until the expiration date. These controls are designed for single use, and excess material in each vial is to be appropriately discarded.