Description
INTENDED USE:
The Exact Diagnostics GBS Verification & Validation Panel is an independent reference material intended to be used with Group B Streptococcus (GBS or Streptococcus agalactiae) molecular assays for Research Use Only (RUO) applications such as the evaluation or determination of assay performance characteristics, training of laboratory operators, and operator proficiency evaluation.
SUMMARY AND PRINCIPLE:
Reference materials may be used to assist with the verification of In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) assays and the validation of laboratory developed tests.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The Exact Diagnostics GBS Verification & Validation Panel contains whole intact heat inactivated GBS bacteria in Lim broth with preservatives, and is similar in nature to the materials obtained by laboratories after GBS enrichment in Lim broth.
This product may be used to monitor pre-analytical workflow steps that require dipping swabs in Lim broth, and to test the entire molecular assay process including extraction, amplification and detection.
Exact Diagnostics GBS Verification & Validation Panel is internally value assigned using Bio-Rad’s Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) to ensure lot-to-lot consistency.
This product has been manufactured to be independent of the Exact Diagnostics run controls.
LIMITATIONS:
• For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
• Do not use this product beyond the expiration date.
• Reference material dilution in an appropriate matrix requires validation by the laboratory.
• It is the responsibility of each laboratory to implement its own quality assurance program to determine the suitability of this product for its particular use.
