Description
The Clarity Urine and hCG Liquid Controls provide two level positive and negative control material for urine dipstick and hCG testing in easy dispensing dropper bottles. Pick the 1 by 15 mL set sized for physician offices and small labs, or the 3 by 15 mL set built for hospitals and large laboratories.
- Levels – Two level positive and negative control sets.
- Format – Easy dispensing dropper bottles.
- Coverage – Assigned values for all analytes, including creatinine and microalbumin.
- Configurations – 1 x 15 mL set or 3 x 15 mL set.
About These Urine and hCG Liquid Controls
Dipstick and hCG results are only defensible when a control run proves the strips and technique were working that day. These liquid controls provide positive and negative material in dropper bottles that dispense like a patient sample. The manufacturer assigns values across the analyte panel, including creatinine and microalbumin, so one control set covers the urinalysis menu.
The file lists maximum shelf life of 24 months when refrigerated, and the controls can be kept at room temperature for 30 days, which suits satellite sites. The manufacturer also notes the controls ship by ground without ice, with refrigeration on arrival.
Features and Benefits
Quality Coverage
- Full analyte values – Assigned values include creatinine and microalbumin alongside the standard dipstick analytes.
- Two level sets – Positive and negative levels bracket the reporting range for a complete quality check.
Handling
- Dropper bottles – Dropper dispensing mimics sample application and keeps control runs tidy.
- Flexible storage – Refrigerated storage gives 24 month dating, with up to 30 days permitted at room temperature.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Clarity Diagnostics
- Product type: Liquid controls for urine dipstick (semiquantitative) and hCG assays
- Levels: Positive and negative, two level sets
- Format: Dropper bottles
- Shelf life: Up to 24 months refrigerated, 30 days at room temperature (per distributor listing)
- Shipping: Ships by ground without ice, refrigerate on arrival
Packaging
- Set options: 1 x 15 mL set for physician offices and small labs, 3 x 15 mL set for hospitals and large labs
- Sold as: 1 control set per configuration
Browse related categories: urinalysis strips and Clarity Diagnostics products.
Why Choose the Liquid Controls for Urinalysis and hCG
One control family covering both dipstick analytes and hCG simplifies the quality shelf for small laboratories. The two set sizes let an office and a hospital buy the same control at the right scale.
- Broader coverage – Creatinine and microalbumin values are included, which many basic urine controls leave out.
- Right sized sets – The 15 mL set fits low volume offices while the triple set serves hospital benches.
- Satellite friendly – Thirty days of room temperature allowance covers sites without a dedicated reagent refrigerator.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the two set sizes?
The 1 x 15 mL set is sized for physician offices and small labs, and the 3 x 15 mL set is sized for hospitals and large laboratories. Both are two level positive and negative control sets.
Which analytes do the controls cover?
The distributor listing states the controls carry values for all analytes, including creatinine and microalbumin. The insert for the current lot carries the assigned ranges.
How should the controls be stored?
Refrigerate them on arrival for the full shelf life of up to 24 months. The listing allows up to 30 days at room temperature when a site needs it.
Do the controls ship on ice?
No, the manufacturer notes they can ship by ground with no ice required. Refrigerate the set when it arrives at your site.
What tests do these controls support?
They are liquid controls for semiquantitative urine dipstick assays and hCG testing. Run them on the schedule your quality plan and the test inserts set out.
