Description
The Sekisui OSOM Ultra Plus Flu A&B Control Kit supplies the external control swabs for the OSOM Ultra Plus Flu A&B Test program. Each box holds 5 positive and 5 negative control swabs, so waived sites can run documented QC events through flu season.
- Matched Control Material – Control swabs made for the Ultra Plus Flu A&B Test keep QC documentation aligned with the test insert.
- Balanced Pack – Five positive and five negative swabs cover paired QC events without splitting boxes.
- Same Procedure – Controls run like patient swabs, so competency checks reflect real testing conditions.
- Season Ready – A 10 swab box covers lot changes, new operators and scheduled QC across a respiratory season.
About This Flu A&B External Control Kit
Waived flu testing programs document external quality control at defined intervals, at lot changes and when new operators begin testing. This kit provides the positive and negative swab materials for the OSOM Ultra Plus Flu A&B Test, the CLIA waived assay that reads differentiated influenza A and B results in 10 minutes.
Because the control swabs process through the same premeasured extraction buffer procedure as patient swabs, a passing QC event verifies the full workflow rather than a partial check. Sites keep the control kit beside the test kits so QC never competes with patient stock.
Features and Benefits
Quality Control
- Positive and Negative Pairing – Both control levels ship in one box, which matches how QC events are documented.
- Full Workflow Check – Swab based controls exercise collection, extraction and reading steps together.
Program Fit
- Dedicated Catalog Item – Controls carry their own catalog number, which simplifies purchasing records and QC logs.
- Waived Site Friendly – The simple swab procedure fits offices and clinics running certificate of waiver testing.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Sekisui Diagnostics
- Product Type: External control swab kit
- For Use With: OSOM Ultra Plus Flu A&B Test
- Contents: 5 influenza A and B positive swabs, 5 influenza A and B negative swabs
- Quantity Per Box: 10 control swabs
- Catalog Number: 1034
Browse related categories: diagnostic test kits and Sekisui Diagnostics products.
Why Stock the Matched Flu Control Kit
Flu season QC failures usually trace back to missing materials, not failed reagents. Keeping the manufacturer matched control kit on the shelf means every scheduled QC event, lot change and new operator check can run the day it is due.
- Inspection Ready Files – QC events run with the named control material produce the documentation surveyors ask for, which is the outcome compliance leads care about.
- No Patient Stock Consumed – Dedicated control swabs keep the 25 test patient kits intact for billable testing.
- Paired Levels in One Box – Positive and negative swabs arrive together, a small differentiator that prevents half completed QC events.
- Same Steps as Patient Testing – Controls mirror the patient procedure, so a pass genuinely verifies operator and kit together.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this control kit contain?
Each box holds 5 influenza A and B positive control swabs and 5 influenza A and B negative control swabs. The pair covers a complete external QC event.
Which test is this control kit for?
It is the external control kit for the OSOM Ultra Plus Flu A&B Test. That test is a CLIA waived rapid assay with differentiated results in 10 minutes.
Does this box include patient tests?
No, this listing is the control kit only. Patient testing uses the OSOM Ultra Plus Flu A&B 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 a new operator starts. The test package insert and site policy set the exact frequency.
How are the control swabs processed?
They are processed through the same extraction and reading procedure as patient swabs. A passing result confirms the workflow before patient testing continues.
