How are external controls and QC panels stored?
Most external controls and QC panels offered by IVD Research, Inc. can be stored at 2-8 ºC however, some do require storage ≤-15 ºC. Material List External Controls are sold as single vials and contain 1.5 ml of prediluted, ready to use material. QC panels are sold as a set and contain 10 vials containing 1.5 ml of prediluted, ready to use material. Within each set are varying degrees of positive-reacting specimens as well as non-reacting (negative) specimens.