Description
Status Flu A&B Control Swabs are the external control set LifeSign lists for the Status Flu A&B rapid test, supplying the positive and negative control swabs a quality program runs against the assay. They are the control product on the manufacturer's own flu test page, ordered under this item number.
- Matched to the Status Assay – The controls are made for the Status Flu A&B test, so QC runs against the same system staff use on patients.
- Positive and Negative Swabs – Both control directions are covered, verifying the assay reads each way it should.
- Manufacturer-Listed Control – LifeSign lists this control set in the ordering table of its flu product page.
External Controls for Flu Test Quality Programs
A flu testing program is only as credible as its quality checks, and external controls are the scheduled proof the assay still performs. This set provides the positive and negative control swabs for the Status Flu A&B rapid test, the qualitative influenza A and B antigen assay. LifeSign lists the controls in the ordering information on the flu test's own product page, alongside the test kits and swab refills. Laboratories run them on the cadence their quality plan sets, such as new lots, new shipments or new operators. Keeping the matched control set stocked prevents a QC gap from idling the flu bench mid-season.
Features and Benefits
Quality Role
- Assay Verification – Running known positive and negative swabs confirms the test system reads correctly before patient results rely on it.
- Lot and Shipment Checks – Controls are the standard tool for accepting new lots and shipments into service.
Program Fit
- Same-System Controls – The set is manufactured for the Status Flu A&B assay rather than adapted from another system.
- Season Readiness – Stocking controls with the test kits keeps the whole flu program QC-complete.
Product Specifications
Control Details
- Compatibility: Status Flu A&B rapid test
- Contents: Positive and negative control swabs
Packaging
- Packaging: Sold by the box, each
- Ordering Note: Listed as the control product on the manufacturer's Status Flu A&B page
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Why Choose the Status Flu Control Swabs
Generic controls adapted to an assay invite argument about whether a QC failure is the test or the control. This set is the manufacturer's own control product for the Status Flu A&B system, listed on the test's own page. For a defensible quality program, that match is the difference.
- Defensible QC Records – Manufacturer-matched controls make quality documentation straightforward at inspection time.
- No Mid-Season Gaps – Stocking the control set with kits keeps scheduled QC from waiting on a separate supply chain.
- Both Directions Verified – Positive and negative swabs confirm the assay's full read range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are these controls for?
They are the external positive and negative control swabs for the Status Flu A&B rapid test. Quality programs run them to verify the test system performs as expected.
When are controls run?
Programs typically run external controls on new lots, new shipments, new operators and at the intervals their quality plan sets. The schedule follows the laboratory's own QC policy.
Are these the manufacturer's own controls?
Yes, LifeSign lists this control set in the ordering information on its Status Flu A&B product page. It is made for that assay.
Do the control swabs test patients?
No, control swabs are quality materials with known expected results. They are never used for patient specimens.
How is the set sold?
The control set is sold by the box as one unit. It pairs with the Status Flu A&B test kits and swab refills.
