IDEXX QC kits

IDEXX-QC Kits provide positive and negative culture controls for use with IDEXX reagents, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of microbiological testing. These kits contain traceable strains derived from ATCC™ or NCTC reference cultures, guaranteeing high-quality controls that meet regulatory requirements for water testing. IDEXX-QC kits simplify the workflow with easy-to-use protocols: thaw, dissolve, and mix. They are designed to be paired with proficiency testing services for comprehensive water microbiology and water chemistry analysis. ISO 17034:2016 certified, these kits comply with EPA, Standard Methods, TNI, and state agencies' requirements.

Key Features & Benefits:

1. Regulatory Compliance:
   • Meets the requirements of the EPA, Standard Methods, TNI, and state agencies for water microbiology testing, ensuring that the kits comply with industry standards.
2. Traceable Strains:
   • Contains traceable strains from ATCC™ or NCTC reference cultures, offering high-quality and validated control organisms for accurate testing and QC of IDEXX reagents.
3. Ease of Use:
   • The simple 3-step procedure (thaw, dissolve, and mix) makes these kits easy to use, streamlining the QC process and saving time in laboratory workflows.
4. Fast and Efficient:
   • Quick quality control with 15-minute QC procedures, ensuring that reagents perform as expected without requiring complex processes.
5. Flexible and Customizable:
   • The IDEXX-QC kits are available for different water testing needs, including Coliform, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, Enterococci, Legionella pneumophila, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, offering flexibility for a wide range of testing scenarios.
6. Proficiency Testing:
   • IDEXX partners with NSI Lab Solutions to provide proficiency testing services, allowing for ongoing performance verification and ensuring accuracy in water testing results.
7. High-Quality Controls:
   • The kits are manufactured under strict quality standards, with all materials ISO 17034:2016 certified, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and high-quality results.
8. Convenient Packaging:
   • The kits come with all necessary strains to control IDEXX reagents, in easy-to-use packages, making them ideal for routine use in microbiological water testing.

Applications:

• Microbial Water Testing: IDEXX-QC kits are used in drinking water testing, wastewater analysis, and environmental monitoring for the detection of coliforms, E. coli, and other waterborne pathogens.
• Proficiency Testing: These kits are used in conjunction with proficiency testing services to ensure that labs meet regulatory standards for water microbiology.
• Clinical Research and Labs: Perfect for clinical and biological laboratories where quality control of microbiological testing reagents is essential.
• Environmental Monitoring: Widely used in ecological studies, helping to monitor the quality of water in natural water sources, industrial facilities, and municipal water systems.

Available Kits:

1. IDEXX-QC Coliform and E. coli Kit
   • Contains: 3 E. coli, 3 K. variicola, 3 P. aeruginosa
   • For use with: Colilert, Colilert-18, and Colisure tests
   • Catalog Number: WQC-TCEC
2. IDEXX-QC Fecal Coliform Kit
   • Contains: 3 E. coli, 3 P. aeruginosa
   • For use with: Colilert-18 Test
   • Catalog Number: WQC-FC
3. IDEXX-QC Enterococci Kit
   • Contains: 3 E. faecalis, 3 E. coli, 3 S. bovis
   • For use with: Enterolert and Enterolert-E tests
   • Catalog Number: WQC-ENT
4. IDEXX-QC Legionella pneumophila Kit
   • Contains: 3 L. pneumophila, 3 E. faecalis
   • For use with: Legiolert Test
   • Catalog Number: WQC-LP
5. IDEXX-QC Pseudomonas aeruginosa Kit
   • Contains: 3 P. aeruginosa, 3 E. coli, 3 P. fluorescens
   • For use with: Pseudalert Test
   • Catalog Number: WQC-PSE
6. IDEXX-QC Enterococci Drinking Water Kit
   • Contains: 3 E. faecalis, 3 E. coli
   • For use with: Enterolert-DW Test
   • Catalog Number: WQC-ENTDW
7. IDEXX-QC HPC/TVC Kit
   • Contains: 3 E. faecalis
   • For use with: EasyDisc tests, SimPlate for HPC, and HPC for Quanti-Tray
   • Catalog Number: WQC-HPC
8. IDEXX-QC E. coli Kit
   • Contains: 9 E. coli
   • For use with: Colilert, Colilert-18, and Colisure tests
   • Catalog Number: WQC-EC

Specifications:

The IDEXX-QC Kits provide reliable positive and negative culture controls for microbiological water testing. They ensure the quality and accuracy of IDEXX reagents, making them essential for water quality monitoring, proficiency testing, and laboratory quality assurance. With traceable strains, easy protocols, and flexible options, these kits simplify your testing workflow while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.