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​Positive Controls for Molecular Assays

Microbiologics, the leading provider of test ready biological controls, has all the controls your lab needs for validation, verification, proficiency and QC of molecular instruments and assays including:

   • Inactivated, full process controls
   • Synthetic nucleic acids, amplification and detection controls
   • Prepared microorganisms for culture methods
​   • QC Sets and Panels designed specifically for instrumentation and regulatory standards
Safe, Simple, Stable Molecular Controls

Helix Elite™ Molecular Standards, available in synthetic nucleic acid and inactivated formats, are non-hazardous controls designed for use with molecular assays.

   • Compatible with a variety of instruments, kits and applications
   • Convenient test-ready formats save you time and money
   • Easy and economical storage - room temperature storage
​   • FDA listed and CE Marked as an In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Device

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Simplified QC for COVID-19 & Common Respiratory VirusesMicrobiologics' new IVD Flu/RSV/SARS-CoV-2 Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) is designed to monitor the extraction, amplification, and detection of Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and SARS-CoV-2 molecular testing assays.
  • Contains six positive controls and six negative controls

  • Positive control:
  • Influenza A (H3N2) Virus
  • Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
  • Influenza B Virus
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus
  • SARS-CoV-2 A549 Cells – lung epithelial cells

  • Negative Control:
  • Coxsackievirus B1
  • A549 Cells – lung epithelial cells
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Features
  • Product is IVD and CE Marked
  • Lyophilized Swab - Product stability and lower shipping costs 
  • Room Temperature Storage - Saves on fridge space 
  • IVD Controls and Panels providing assurance in your results 
  • Swab format mimics the processing of a patient sample 
  • Assay has an Internal Control; We Don’t Need an External Control 
  • Single use reduces risk of contamination for multiple uses 
  • QC portfolio 
Other Respiratory Products
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Respiratory Pathogens
  • 8190 Enterovirus (EV) Control Panel (Inactivated Swab)
  • 8219 Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Control Panel (Inactivated Swab)
  • 8217 Respiratory (21 Targets) Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet)
  • 8198 Respiratory Pathogens (16 Strains) Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet)
  • Helix Elite individual pathogens - 10 strains
  • CoVID-19 

Syndrome-Specific Panels for Respiratory Testing
Enterovirus (EV) Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8190
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ontains 6 positive control swabs and 6 negative control swabs (12 swabs total), and a Certificate of Analysis. Room temperature storage | For in vitro diagnostic use | International restrictions may apply Positive Control (6 swabs): Coxsackievirus B1 Negative Control (6 swabs): Rhinovirus 1B 
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Control Panel (Inactivated Swab) - Catalog #8219
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ontains 6 positive control swabs and 6 negative control swabs (12 swabs total), and a Certificate of Analysis. Room temperature storage | For in vitro diagnostic use | International restrictions may apply Positive Control (6 swabs): Streptococcus pyogenes Negative Control (6 swabs): Streptococcus dysgalactiae 

Respiratory (21 Targets) Control Panel - Catalog #8217

Contains 6 inactivated, pre-pooled microorganism pellets comprised of the organisms listed below (6 vials/pellets total).
Room temperature storage | For in vitro diagnostic use | International restrictions may apply
- Adenovirus Type 6
- Bordetella parapertussis
- Bordetella pertussis
- Chlamydia pneumoniae
- Coronavirus 229E
- Recombinant Coronavirus HKU1
- Recombinant Coronavirus NL63
- Recombinant Coronavirus OC43 Strain 1
and Recombinant Coronavirus OC43 Strain 2
- Recombinant Human Metapneumovirus
- Human Rhinovirus
- Influenza A - Influenza A subtype H1
- Influenza A subtype H1-2009
- Influenza A subtype H3
- Influenza B
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Parainfluenza Virus 1
- Parainfluenza Virus 2
- Parainfluenza Virus 3
- Recombinant Parainfluenza Virus 4a
​- Respiratory Syncytial Virus

​Respiratory Pathogens (16 Strains) Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet) - Catalog #8198 

Contains 5 inactivated microorganism pellets of each pool listed below (15 vials/pellets total). Refrigerated storage | For in vitro diagnostic use | International restrictions may apply
Positive Pool 1 (5 vials/pellets)
Adenovirus (Adenoid 6)
Bordetella holmesii
Bordetella pertussis
Parainfluenza 1 (VP1)
Parainfluenza 2 (Greer)
Parainfluenza 3 (C243)
Recombinant Human Metapneumovirus
Recombinant Parainfluenza 4
Recombinant Rhinovirus
Positive Pool 2 (5 vials/pellets)
Bordetella parapertussis
Influenza A (H1N1)
Influenza A (H3N2)
Influenza B (Hong Kong/5/72)
Recombinant RSV B
RSV A (Long)

Negative Pool (5 vials/pellets)
Coronavirus

Helix Elite™ Molecular Standards for Respiratory Pathogen Testing
Inactivated Helix Elite Molecular Standards
Full process controls for use in molecular testing. Each kit contains 5 unassayed inactivated microorganism pellets packaged in individual vials for ease-of-use and to avoid cross contamination.
​Room temperature storage | For in vitro diagnostic use | International restrictions may apply
  •  Inactivated Adenovirus 2 - Catalog #HE0026N - Strain Adenoid 6
  • Inactivated Chlamydia pneumoniae - Catalog #HE0034N - Strain CWL-029 - Not availabe for shipment to Europe
  • Inactivated Influenza A/B and Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Catalog #HE0044N Each pellet contains: - Influenza A (H1N1) Virus - IInfluenza B Virus, Strain Hong Kong/5/72 - Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) A, Strain Long
  • Inactivated Influenza A (H1N1) Virus - Catalog #HE0029N - Strain subtype H1N1
  • ​Inactivated Influenza A (H3N2) Virus - Catalog #HE0043N - Strain subtype H3N2
  • Inactivated Influenza B Virus - Catalog #HE0030N - Strain Hong Kong/5/72
  • Inactivated Parainfluenza Virus 1 - Catalog #HE0031N - Strain VP1
  • Inactivated Parainfluenza Virus 2 - Catalog #HE0032N - Strain Greer
  • Inactivated Parainfluenza Virus 3 - Catalog #HE0033N - Strain C243
  • Inactivated Varicella Zoster Virus - Catalog #HE0038N - Strain VZ-10

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SARS-CoV-2 
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​IVD Quality Controls & RUO Materials for Research



COVID-19 has been a disruptive force worldwide. Diagnostic manufacturers and clinical laboratories have responded to the shear enormity of the pandemic with a proliferation of tests. For these molecular methodologies, providing an unbiased assessment of assay performance is critical. Microbiologics portfolio of SARS-CoV-2 quality controls provide laboratories with the confidence needed for their SARS-CoV-2 test results.
From virus research, through our Virology Services Team, to molecular IVD quality control materials, Microbiologics has been working with our customers since the outbreak to develop solutions to address the challenges of this new coronavirus.

**NEW - SARS-CoV-2 Process Controls and Inactivated Whole Virus Controls**
Process Controls

Synthetic RNA encapsulated in a phage protein envelope containing diagnostically relevant
SARS-CoV-2 genomic targets - Orf 8/RdRP/S/M/E/N Gene Targets
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HE0062S SARS-CoV-2 Process Control (Pellet)
HE0063S SARS-CoV-2 Process Control (Swab
Inactivated Whole Virus Controls

Chemically inactivated Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 isolate
USA/WA1/2020 including A549 lung epithelial cells
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HE0065N  Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Whole Virus (Pellet)
HE0066NS  Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Whole Virus (Swab)
Synthetic Controls

Synthetic RNA material containing pooled genetic targets
HE0060S  SARS-CoV-2 Synthetic RNA (N Gene Targets)
HE0061S  SARS-CoV-2 Synthetic RNA (N/E/RdRp/S Gene Targets)
Negative Controls

Negative Controls containing A549 lung epithelial cells.
HE0058N  Negative Cellularity Control (Inactivated Pellet)
HE0067NS  Negative Cellularity Control (Inactivated Swab) [COMING SOON]
RUO SARS-CoV-2 Materials
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High-titer SARS-CoV-2 solutions to meet your research and development or laboratory study needs
Synthetic RNA Solutions
  • 9009 SARS-CoV-2 Synthetic RNA (N Gene Targets, 1 x 109 genome copies per tube)
  • 9019VP SARS-CoV-2 Synthetic RNA (E/RdRp Gene Targets, 1 x 109 genome copies per tube)
  • 9029VP SARS-CoV-2 Synthetic RNA (S Gene Targets, 1 x 109 genome copies per tube)

Inactivated Whole Virus Solutions
  • 9101SD Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Isolate USA-WA1/2020 109 genome copies /ml, 500µL tube
  • 9102SD Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Isolate USA-WA1/2020 108 genome copies /ml, 500µL tube
  • 9103SD Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Isolate USA-WA1/2020 107 genome copies /ml, 500µL tube
  • 9201SD Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Isolate Hong Kong/VM200001061/2020 109 genome copies /ml, 500µL tube
  • 9202SD Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Isolate Hong Kong/VM200001061/2020 108 genome copies /ml, 500µL tube
  • 9203SD Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Isolate Hong Kong/VM200001061/2020 107 genome copies /ml, 500µL tube

Additional SARS-CoV-2 Isolates are available upon request for Inactivated Whole Virus
RUO Material. Contact your Microbiologics representative: 858-824-9000

Live Cultures

Microbiologics offers over 900 live culture strains in KWIK-STIK™ (2-pack and 6-pack) and LYFO DISK™ (vial of 6 pellets) formats including:
• Bordetella spp.
• Corynebacterium diphtheriae
• Haemophilus influenzae
• Streptococcus spp.
. Legionella pneumophila


DOWNLOAD MOLECULAR -CONTROLS CATALOGUE PDF
DOWNLOAD CULTURE-BASED CONTROLS CATALOGUE PDF

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