Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide Convenience with Confidence
LYFO DISK For Culture Purposes and Quality Control Applications LYFO DISK lyophilized pellets contain a single microorganism strain and are the most economical reference stock culture option. LYFO DISK preparations are known for their easeof-use; simply re-hydrate a pellet and inoculate. LYFO DISK preparations are packaged in a re-sealable vial containing 10 pellets of a single microorganism strain. 2 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide LYFO DISK Applicable Industries: Clinical, Educational, Food Quality, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic, Water & Environmental 3
KWIK-STIK For Culture Purposes and Quality Control Applications The KWIK-STIK is well-known for its clever design and accurate, repeatable results. Each KWIK-STIK device features a single microorganism strain in a lyophilized pellet, a reservoir of hydrating fluid, and an inoculating swab. For added convenience, a peel-off identification label is included for easy documentation. The KWIK-STIK is available in packs of 2 or 10. Microorganism, hydrating fluid, and inoculating swab all in one self-contained device No need for forceps, reduces the risk of contamination 4 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide KWIK-STIK Applicable Industries: Clinical, Educational, Food Quality, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic, Water & Environmental 5
QC Microorganism Sets QC Microorganism Sets Product Details Commercial Sets offered by MicroBioLogics contain the manufacturer recommended quality control strains for bacterial identification systems (e.g., Vitek ) and bacterial detection products (e.g., Readycult ). Miscellaneous Sets offered by MicroBioLogics include the quality control strains required by CLSI for sensitivity testing, and appropriate microorganism groupings for a wide selection of additional quality control tests. Ordering microorganisms in sets simplifies the ordering process and offers the best value with a savings of 5% over ordering individually. QC Microorganism Sets are available for many instruments including: Vitek and Vitek 2 MicroScan API BD BBL Crystal, Phoenix and GeneOhm Cepheid Smart Cycler and GeneXpert And Many More! Commercial and Miscellaneous Microorganism Sets 5% savings over ordering individually Choose from three convenient packaging options: 1. LYFO DISK (vial of 10 lyophilized pellets of each single microorganism) 2. KWIK-STIK 2 Pack (2 STIKS of each single microorganism) 3. KWIK-STIK 10 Pack (10 STIKS of each single microorganism) One simple catalog number Available in three packaging configurations Simplifies the ordering process Suitable for a variety of customers 6 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide QC Microorganism Sets Applicable Industries: Clinical, Educational, Food Quality, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic, Water & Environmental 7
KWIK-STIK Plus Two Passage Microorganisms KWIK-STIK Plus Product Details KWIK-STIK Plus microorganisms are designed to meet the needs of laboratories requiring QC microorganisms that are a limited number of passages from the reference culture. Each KWIK-STIK Plus microorganism preparation is just two passages from the reference culture, allowing for more subcultures. Conveniently packaged in a KWIK-STIK device featuring a lyophilized microorganism pellet, inoculating swab and reservoir of hydrating fluid, KWIK-STIK Plus is ready to use and affordable. For added convenience, a peel-off Certificate of Assay is included for quality control documentation. KWIK-STIK Plus includes five STIKS of a single strain. Two passages from reference culture Microorganism, hydrating fluid and inoculating swab all in one self-contained device Peel-Off Certificate of Assay Allows more subculturing No need for forceps, reduces the risk of contamination Complete and convenient documentation 8 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide KWIK-STIK Plus Applicable Industries: Clinical, Educational, Food Quality, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic, Water & Environment 9
EZ-COMP For Training and Proficiency Testing EZ-COMP Product Details Clinical and educational labs use EZ-COMP Samples for training and evaluations. Identified by codes rather than descriptions, EZ-COMP lyophilized preparations contain a target microorganism and microbiota or mixed population of microorganisms. For example, catalog number 5527 resembles a throat culture; the target strain is Streptococcus pyogenes and the mixed population includes N. sicca and S. mitis. EZ-COMP Samples are packaged in ready-touse KWIK-STIK 2 Packs. Documentation comes in a yellow envelope with each package. A list of the identification codes for EZ-COMP Samples is provided for the individual conducting the evaluation. Mixed microorganism population Label features codes instead of descriptions Microorganism, hydrating fluid and inoculating swab all in one self-contained device Product Warranty Used for proficiency, training and personnel competency Persons being evaluated will not have access to the identity of the microorganism No need for forceps, reduces the risk of contamination 10 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide EZ-COMP Applicable Industries: Clinical, Educational 11
QC Microbiology Slides For Microscopic Examinations KWIK-QC Product Details KWIK-QC Slides provide the performance of QC and sample staining in a single step. Each slide has a positive and negative inoculated well and space for concurrent staining of culture isolates or clinical samples. Microbiology QC Slides Product Details Microbiology QC Slides come with one or two droplets of an air-dried and methanol-fixed organism, or a single smear containing a designated organism population. Certificate of Quality Ready to use out of the box Wide variety of controls including protozoa No prep time, saves time & labor Instant access to uncommon specimens Applicable Industries: Clinical, Educational, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic 12 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide QC MIcrobioloy Slides 13
EZ-Accu Shot For Growth Promotion Testing EZ-Accu Shot Product Details EZ-Accu Shot is a quantitative microorganism preparation designed for performing Growth Promotion Tests of culture media with ease. Each EZ-Accu Shot lyophilized microorganism preparation is designed to deliver less than 100 CFU per 0.1mL of hydrated suspension as recommended by the USP/JP/Ph. Eur. With little to no preparation time required and up to eight hours of stability, EZ-Accu Shot adds efficiency and flexibility to QC laboratories busy schedules. Each 1.2 ml vial of hydrated suspension offers 10 inocula. For added convenience, a peel-off Certificate of Assay is included for quality control documentation. EZ-Accu Shot kits include: 5 vials of a single enumerated microorganism (1 lyophilized pellet per vial) 5 vials of hydrating fluid (1.2 ml in each vial) Peel-Off Certificate of Assay Kit contains microorganism and hydrating fluid Instant dissolve, no pre-incubation One pellet per vial Eight hour stability Precision in CFU count Does not require frozen storage condition Peel-off Certificate of Assay Simplifies the ordering process, saving time and money Little to no preparation time Eliminates the need for forceps, reducing the risk of contamination Extended time & flexibility to perform tests reducing shipping costs Complete & convenient documentation USP recommended & traceable for assured quality 14 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide EZ-Accu Shot Applicable Industries: Educational, Food Quality, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic 15
EZ-CFU One Step For Growth Promotion Tests EZ-CFU One Step Product Details The Growth Promotion Test (GPT) is an important function in the United States (USP), European (Ph. Eur.) and Japanese (JP) Pharmacopeias. EZ-CFU One Step quantitative microorganism preparations are used to perform Growth Promotion Tests of culture media with ease. No dilutions are required. EZ-CFU One Step is designed to deliver less than 100 CFU with each 0.1 ml inoculum. Each 2 ml vial of hydrated suspension offers 19 inocula. EZ-CFU One Step can be used for up to eight hours after hydration if the suspension is refrigerated between uses*. For added convenience, a peel-off Certificate of Assay is included for quality control documentation. EZ-CFU One Step kits include: 20 lyophilized pellets of a single quantitative microorganism 10 vials of hydrating fluid (2 ml in each vial) Peel-Off Certificate of Assay Kit contains microorganism and hydrating fluid Quantitative Eight hour stability No dilutions required Peel-Off Certificate of Assay Product Warranty Simplifies the ordering process, saves time and money Saves time and reduces labor by delivering a specific number of colony forming units (CFU) Extended time & flexibility to perform tests Less prep time, easy to use Complete and convenient documentation, meets USP guidelines * Catalog numbers 0318Z and 0320Z are an exception to the eight hour stability and must be used within 30 minutes of hydration. 16 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide EZ-CFU One Step Applicable Industries: Educational, Food Quality, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic 17
EZ-CFU For Growth Promotion Tests EZ-CFU Product Details EZ-CFU is used to perform Growth Promotion Tests of culture media with ease. EZ-CFU lyophilized microorganism preparations deliver less than 100 CFU per 0.1 ml when processed as directed. A one log dilution in ph 7.2 phosphate buffer is required. Following the dilution step, EZ-CFU provides over 90 inocula using the same suspension. For added convenience, a peel-off Certificate of Assay is included for quality control documentation. EZ-CFU kits include: EZ-CFU 20 lyophilized kits include: pellets of a single quantitative microorganism 20 10 lyophilized vials of hydrating pellets fluid of a (2 single ml in quantitative each vial) microorganism 10 Peel-Off vials of Certificate hydrating of fluid Assay (2 ml in each vial) Peel-Off Certificate of Assay Kit contains microorganism and hydrating fluid Quantitative Up to 90 inocula per suspension Peel-Off Certificate of Assay Simplifies the ordering process, saves time and money Saves time and reduces labor by delivering a specific number of colony forming units (CFU) Ideal for labs performing a high volume of GPT Complete and convenient documentation, meets USP guidelines 18 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide EZ-CFU Applicable Industries: Educational, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic 19
EZ-PEC For Antimicrobial Effectiveness and Preservative Efficacy Testing EZ-PEC Product Details Antimicrobial Effectiveness and Preservative Efficacy Testing are a critical element to the development of safe and effective Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical products. Ready to use EZ-PEC quantitative microorganism preparations are designed to provide the required microorganism challenge concentrations for Antimicrobial Effectiveness Tests and Preservative Efficacy Tests. When processed as directed, EZ-PEC delivers a final concentration of 10 5 to 10 6 CFU per ml of the product being tested. For added convenience, a peel-off Certificate of Assay is included for quality control documentation. EZ-PEC kits include: 20 lyophilized pellets of a single enumerated strain 10 vials of hydrating fluid (2 ml in each vial) Peel-Off Certificate of Assay Kit contains microorganism and hydrating fluid Quantitative Peel-Off Certificate of Assay Simplifies the ordering process, saving time and money Saves time and reduces labor by delivering a specific number of colony forming units (CFU) Complete and convenient documentation, meets USP guidelines 20 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide EZ-PEC Applicable Industries: Educational, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic 21
EZ-FPC Daily Process Controls EZ-FPC Product Details Food process controls provide the dependability and reliability that food testing laboratories need to meet the requirements of their quality assurance programs and ensure the health of consumers. EZ-FPC lyophilized microorganism preparations are used as daily process controls for qualitative and quantitative detection methods. Qualitative EZ-FPC microorganism preparations provide a guaranteed concentration of 10 2 CFU per pellet for presence/absence testing. Quantitative EZ-FPC microorganism preparations provide a guaranteed concentration of 10 3 CFU per pellet for quantitative test methods. For added convenience, a peel-off Certificate of Assay is included for quality control documentation. EZ-FPC is packaged in a vial of 10 pellets of a single microorganism strain. Quantitative or Qualitative Peel-Off Certificate of Assay Product Warranty Saves time and reduces labor by delivering a specific number of colony forming units (CFU) Complete and convenient documentation 22 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide EZ-FPC Applicable Industries: Educational, Food Quality 23
EZ-SPORE Daily Process Controls for Spoilage Detection EZ-SPORE Product Details Food microbiology labs rely on EZ-SPORE quantitative microorganism preparations to support their quality assurance programs as daily process controls for spoilage detection methods. EZ-SPORE preparations provide a guaranteed concentration of 10 4 CFU per pellet. For added convenience, a peel-off Certificate of Assay is included for quality control documentation. EZ-SPORE is packaged in a vial containing 10 pellets of a single lyophilized strain. Quantitative Peel-Off Certificate of Assay Saves time and reduces labor by delivering a specific number of colony forming units (CFU) Complete and convenient documentation Applicable Industries: Educational, Food Quality 24 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide EZ-SPORE 25
Epower For Multiple Applications Epower Product Details Epower microorganisms can be used to perform many essential quality control functions including microbial detection and enumeration, equipment calibration, method validation, bioburden determination, and antibacterial effectiveness and lethality testing. Available in concentrations ranging from 10 2 to 10 8 CFU per pellet, Epower lyophilized microorganism preparations are extremely versatile. Epower pellets can be used individually or several Epower pellets can be combined for a mixed microorganism population challenge. They can also be easily manipulated to deliver a wide variety of concentrations. For added convenience, a peel-off Certificate of Assay is included for quality control documentation. Epower is packaged in a resealable vial containing 10 pellets of a single quantitative microorganism strain. Quantitative Versatile Peel-Off Certificate of Assay Saves time and reduces labor by delivering a specific number of colony forming units (CFU) Easily manipulated to deliver desired CFU levels Complete and convenient documentation, meets USP guidelines Applicable Industries: Clinical, Educational, Food Quality, 26 Quality Control Microorganism Product Guide EPOWER Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic, Water & Environmental 27
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