Description
The Sekisui OSOM Trichomonas Positive Control Kit gives waived testing sites the external positive control swabs the OSOM Trichomonas Test program calls for. Each kit holds 10 positive control swabs, so scheduled quality control runs stay documented without borrowing from patient test kits.
- Dedicated QC Material – Positive control swabs made for the OSOM Trichomonas Test system keep external QC runs separate from patient testing.
- 10 Swabs per Kit – The pack count covers a season of routine QC events for a typical waived site.
- CLIA Waived System – The companion test is the only CLIA waived rapid test for trichomoniasis, per the manufacturer.
- Simple Workflow – Control swabs run through the same procedure as a patient swab, so staff train on one process.
About This Trichomonas External Control Kit
Waived testing programs are expected to run external controls on a schedule and whenever a new kit lot or a new operator starts. This kit supplies the positive control swabs for the OSOM Trichomonas Test, the rapid antigen test that detects Trichomonas vaginalis in 10 minutes or less.
Running the control through the standard procedure confirms the test system is performing before patient results are reported. Sites pair the positive swabs with kit swabs as the negative side of the QC event, following the test instructions for use.
Features and Benefits
Quality Control
- Matched to the Test – The swabs are the external control material named for the OSOM Trichomonas Test, so QC documentation names the right product.
- Same Procedure – Controls process like a patient sample, which keeps competency checks realistic for new operators.
Program Support
- Pack of 10 – Ten positive swabs per kit cover repeated QC events across lot changes and training sessions.
- Audit Trail – A separate catalog item for controls makes QC purchasing and logs easy to reconcile.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Sekisui Diagnostics
- Product Type: External positive control swabs
- For Use With: OSOM Trichomonas Test
- Target Organism: Trichomonas vaginalis
- Quantity Per Kit: 10 positive control swabs
- Catalog Number: 182
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Why Stock a Dedicated Control Kit
Survey ready QC files depend on using the control material the test manufacturer names. This kit keeps that material on the shelf as its own line item, so a QC event never waits on a purchasing scramble or a borrowed test kit.
- Survey Confidence – Documented QC runs with the named control material are the outcome compliance officers look for at inspection.
- No Borrowed Kits – Controls live outside the patient test kits, so QC never consumes billable patient tests.
- One Procedure to Train – Staff run controls exactly like patient swabs, which keeps training and competency records simple.
- Named in the Insert – The test documentation points to external control testing, and this kit is the matching material, a clear differentiator over generic substitutes.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this control kit used for?
It provides positive control swabs for external quality control of the OSOM Trichomonas Test. Sites run it on their QC schedule and at lot changes or operator changes.
How many control swabs are in a kit?
Each kit holds 10 positive control swabs. That count covers multiple scheduled QC events for a typical waived testing site.
Does this kit include the patient test?
No, this listing is the control kit only. The patient test is the OSOM Trichomonas Test, a rapid antigen test that reads in 10 minutes or less.
How are the control swabs run?
The swabs are processed through the same procedure as a patient swab, following the test instructions for use. A passing control confirms the system is performing before patient testing.
Is the companion test CLIA waived?
Yes, the manufacturer describes the OSOM Trichomonas Test as the only CLIA waived rapid test for the detection of trichomoniasis. The control kit supports that waived testing program.
