Laboratory Proficiency Testing Samples

Ensuring the proficiency of clinical laboratory testing through Microbix’s PT (EQA) samples. 

Setting the Gold Standard for Infectious Disease Diagnostic Standards

Superior Diagnostic Precision

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℃.


Comprehensive Diagnostic Solutions

Extensive range of unique external quality assessment samples such as our HPV product line, strains of mycoplasma genitalium and genital ulcer panels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the frequency of your proficiency testing programs, and can we choose the schedule that suits our needs?

At Microbix, we tailor our proficiency testing programs and will work around your schedule.

What accreditations or certifications do your proficiency testing programs adhere to?

Microbix has long provided viral and bacterial samples for CAP-accredited and ISO 17043-certified external quality assessment and proficiency testing (PT) programs.

Can you offer customizable proficiency testing solutions tailored to our specific laboratory requirements?

Yes. Please contact Customer Service for more information.

Testimonials
Testimonials

Proudly Supporting Over 100+ Customers with Leading Diagnostic Solutions

Learn more about how our clients worldwide use Microbix’s product lines to enhance the way they do business.

Biox Logo

We considered other external quality controls but selected Microbix QAPs as the best solution to support assay optimization and to significantly simplify QC procedures with minimal to no pipetting steps. Microbix’s technical expertise, product design, performance, and superior customer service are impressive. We look forward to continuing our collaboration.

Robert Martinez, VP of Business Development & Scientific Affairs

Ulisse Logo

We were looking for a set of controls that fully covered the range of high-risk HPV types and Microbix is the only company to have such a portfolio. After an extensive evaluation process, we concluded the performance of Microbix QAPs are exactly what Ulisse needs and the interactions with their team are delightful.

Bruna Marini, COO

Bevolking Logo

MDx testing for HPV improves cervical cancer screening by identifying those at-risk efficiently. Close monitoring of the entire HPV testing workflow is critical to realizing this healthcare goal and Microbix’s HPV QAPs have been selected to support the quality assessment monitoring of the molecular testing process, a vital part of BVO’s quality management system

Dr. Rob Schuurman, National Reference Officer for the Dutch Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BVO)

Rbiopharm Logo

r-Biopharm is pleased that the program will be delivering world-class diagnostic testing to some of the most remote populations in Australia. It has been a privilege to work with the program’s operational team and Microbix to integrate the use of the best possible test and test-workflow controls into the program

Andreas Simons, Director, Project Management Clinical Diagnostics

Labquality Logo

We’re pleased to be employing Microbix’s innovative QAPs for this new and important EQA program. Genital ulcers are the cause of a considerable and growing burden of disease that can only be alleviated by way of accurate diagnosis and treatment

Juha Wahlstedt, Sales Director at Labquality

Copan Logo

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.

Lifelabs Logo

We’ve been using Microbix’s External Quality controls for 3 years specifically from their Respiratory and Sexually Transmitted Infections panels on our instruments. It has helped us ensure accurate and reliable patient results and we’ve been delighted with their performance.

Alfie Zhen Fang, Buyer, Procurement

Your Trusted Partner in Laboratory Proficiency Testing

Microbix has long provided viral and bacterial proficiency testing (PT) samples for CAP-accredited and ISO 17043-certified external quality assessment and PT programs. We are experts in cell culture, purification, and inactivation of infectious disease pathogens. We culture well-characterized strains that produce accurate, consistent testing results.

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