STI External Quality Control

Accurate and reliable sexually transmitted infection IVD quality controls.

Your Reliable Source for STI Molecular Controls

The sexually transmitted infections (STIs) panel offers room temperature storage (Copan FLOQSwabs®) formulations with the target pathogen’s whole genome mimicking easy-to-use patient samples. 

The STI panel detects liquid and swab formats of chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, trichomonas vaginalis, mycoplasma genitalium positive (resistance including A2059G, A2058G, A2059C, A2058T, A2058C) including multiple analyte products. 

Proudly Supporting Over 100+ Customers with Leading  Diagnostic Solutions 

Microbix approached us before the pandemic started, and the relationship developed so easily and quickly that we formalized our collaboration in 2020. Along with their excellent technical capabilities, they have successfully developed relationships with many diagnostics manufacturers around the world. We are pleased that our FLOQSwabs® are their exclusive choice for their growing line of swab formatted QAPs™”

Gaetano Natale, Chief Commercial Officer.

Setting the Gold Standard for Infectious Disease Diagnostic Standards

Optimal Diagnostic Reliability

Microbix’s external quality controls are the only controls to be desiccated on Copan’s FLOQSwab® for use in diagnostic labs, EQA providers, diagnostic manufacturers, and more. These swabs are room-temperature stable and are easier to ship with a wide storage range of 2℃-30℃.

Global Compliance

Manufactured under the strictest requirements of ISO 13485:2016, Microbix IVD quality controls are CE marked, registered with the U.S. FDA and Australian TGA, and Health Canada establishment licensed.

Unique Quality Control Solutions

Extensive range of unique product panel offerings such as our Multiplex CT/NG/TV/MG mixed RUO samples and IVD controls.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What STIs are covered by your quality controls?

    The STI quality control panel detects liquid and swab formats of chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, trichomonas vaginalis, M. genitalium positive (resistance including A2059G, A2058G, A2059C, A2058T, A2058C) including multiple analyte products. 

    What is the shelf life of your STI quality control panels?

    Depending on the products, the shelf life of our STI quality control panel is between 24 weeks and two years from the manufacturing date when stored at 2℃-30℃. 

    Are the controls validated for use with specific diagnostic kits or molecular testing platforms?

    Yes, our STI molecular controls are verified performance against leading IVD assays. 

    Can I request custom concentrations or formulations for the controls?

    No. Please request further information from our Sales team.

    Single Analyte Products
    Product NameREDx™ (IVD) Catalogue NumberPROCEEDx™ (RUO) Catalogue Number Download Brochure
    Chlamydia trachomatis Positive (MDx)RED-12-M1VP-12-M1 
    Chlamydia trachomatis PositiveRED-12-01VP-12-01 
    Neisseria gonorrhoeae PositiveRED-17-M1VP-17-M1 
    Trichomonas vaginalis PositiveRED-61-01VP-61-01 
    Trichomonas vaginalis PositiveComing soonVP-61-02 
    Mycoplasma genitalium PositiveRED-63-01VP-63-01 
    Mycoplasma genitalium A2059G Positive SwabRED-S-63-02VP-S-63-02 
    Mycoplasma genitalium A2058G Positive SwabRED-S-63-03VP-S-63-03 
    Mycoplasma genitalium A2059C Positive SwabRED-S-63-04VP-S-63-04 
    Mycoplasma genitalium A2058T Positive SwabRED-S-63-05VP-S-63-05 
    Mycoplasma genitalium A2058C Positive SwabRED-S-63-06VP-S-63-06 
    Multiple Analyte Products
    Product NameREDx™ (IVD) Catalogue NumberPROCEEDx™ (RUO) Catalogue Number Download Brochure
    Chlamydia trachomatis + Neisseria gonorrhoeae Positive RED-12-M2VP-12-M2 
    CT/NG/TV/MG Positive SwabComing soonVP-S-12-M5 
    Negative Analyte Products
    Product NameREDx™ (IVD) Catalogue NumberPROCEEDx™ (RUO) Catalogue Number Download Brochure
    STI NegativeRED-99-M1VP-99-M1