VT025046
Heterotrophic Organisms Vitroids™
1000 - 10000 cfu mean value range, certified reference material, suitable for microbiology, Manufactured by: Sigma-Aldrich Production GmbH, Switzerland
Synonym(s):
Certified reference material, Microbiological standards,
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About This Item
grade
certified reference material
agency
ISO 17034, ISO/IEC 17025
form
solid
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
packaging
package of 10 discs
manufacturer/tradename
Manufactured by: Sigma-Aldrich Production GmbH, Switzerland
sustainability
Greener Alternative Product
application(s)
microbiology
greener alternative category
storage temp.
−20°C
suitability
heterotrophic bacteria
Quality Level
General description
The technology allows long-term conservation and renders the organisms resistant to temperature changes. They are intended to be used as daily internal quality control organisms.
These microorganisms are certified according to ISO/IEC 17025 and produced under reproducible conditions compliant with ISO 17034 using authenticated strains from CECT®. These ready-to-use microbiological controls minimize the need to maintain control strains in the test laboratory and guarantee an authenticated control culture for every quality control test.
Vitroids™ are derived from a traceable culture obtained freeze-dried from CECT®.
Application
The product is to be used only as reference material in quality control assays, validation studies and proficiency testing. Commercial use or application is strictly prohibited, including replication for sale, distribution or transfer of any kind to third parties. Any unauthorized use, replication or distribution of the materials may be subject to prosecution and significant financial penalties.
Features and Benefits
- Ready-to-use at convenient CFU ranges
- No dilution required
- Quick rehydration in 10 minutes
- 2-3 years of shelf life in a standard -20 °C freezer
- Complete with a comprehensive certificate of analysis
- No maintenance of stock cultures
- No recovery time or pre-enrichment step is necessary
- Robust, efficient, and reliable
- Easy-to-use
- Cost-effective
Legal Information
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
Regulatory Information
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
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