Description
The Sekisui OSOM Flu SARS-CoV-2 Combo Control Kit supplies the external control swabs for the OSOM Flu SARS-CoV-2 Combo Test program. Each kit holds 5 positive and 5 negative control swabs, covering the paired QC events that multiplex respiratory testing requires.
- Matched to the Combo Test – Control swabs made for the three target combo assay keep QC records aligned with the test insert.
- Balanced Pack – Five positive and five negative swabs cover complete QC events without splitting kits.
- One Swab Workflow – Controls process like the anterior nasal patient sample, so the check mirrors real testing.
- Season Ready – A 10 swab kit covers lot changes, new operators and scheduled QC through respiratory season.
About This Multiplex Respiratory Control Kit
Multiplex respiratory testing raises the documentation bar, because one run reports SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and influenza B together. This kit provides the positive and negative control swabs for the OSOM Flu SARS-CoV-2 Combo Test, which differentiates the three targets in 10 minutes from an anterior nasal sample under FDA Emergency Use Authorization.
Control swabs run through the same ready to use extraction buffer tubes as patient samples. A passing event verifies the full workflow, and keeping controls as their own catalog item protects patient test kits from being consumed by QC.
Features and Benefits
Quality Control
- Three Target Coverage – The control material is made for the combo assay, so one QC event speaks to the full multiplex panel.
- Full Workflow Check – Swab based controls exercise collection, extraction and reading in one pass.
Program Fit
- Dedicated Catalog Item – A separate control catalog number keeps purchasing and QC logs easy to reconcile.
- Waived Workflow Match – The control procedure mirrors the simple patient testing steps used in offices and clinics.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Sekisui Diagnostics
- Product Type: External control swab kit
- For Use With: OSOM Flu SARS-CoV-2 Combo Test
- Contents: 5 positive control swabs, 5 negative control swabs
- Quantity Per Kit: 10 control swabs
- Catalog Number: 1079
- Regulatory Note: Companion test authorized under FDA Emergency Use Authorization
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Why Stock the Matched Combo Control Kit
A three target assay is only as trustworthy as its last documented QC event. This kit keeps the manufacturer matched control swabs on hand, so lot changes, new operators and scheduled checks never wait on materials.
- Inspection Ready Files – QC events run with the named control material produce the records surveyors request, the outcome compliance leads are judged on.
- No Patient Stock Consumed – Dedicated control swabs keep the 25 test patient kits whole for billable testing.
- Paired Levels in One Kit – Positive and negative swabs arrive together, a differentiator that prevents half finished QC events.
- Mirrors Patient Testing – Controls follow the same anterior nasal swab workflow, so a pass verifies operators and kits together.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this control kit contain?
Each kit holds 5 positive control swabs and 5 negative control swabs. Together they cover a complete external QC event for the combo test.
Which test is this control kit for?
It is made for the OSOM Flu SARS-CoV-2 Combo Test, which detects and differentiates SARS-CoV-2, influenza A and influenza B from one anterior nasal sample. The test is authorized under an FDA Emergency Use Authorization.
Does this kit include patient tests?
No, this listing is the control kit only. Patient testing uses the combo test kit, which is sold separately.
When should controls be run?
Sites typically run external controls on a schedule, at test kit lot changes and when new operators begin testing. The package insert and site policy set the exact frequency.
How are control swabs processed?
They follow the same extraction and reading procedure as patient samples, using the ready to use buffer tubes. A passing result confirms the workflow before patient testing.
