Molecular Diagnostic Controls

Our line of MDx-Chex® molecular diagnostic controls provides an all-in-one solution for verifying the performance of the BIOFIRE® BCID2 and VERIGENE® BC-GP and BC-GN sepsis tests. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, MDx-Chex controls evaluate the entire assay process, from cell lysis, DNA extraction and purification to nucleic acid detection and analysis.

MDx-Chex is the best choice for your BIOFIRE BCID2 or VERIGENE BC-GP/GN QC.

  • It’s just like a patient sample – contains intact, inactivated microorganisms in a matrix of blood cells and culture media components
  • Assures you that your instrument, test kits and lab technicians are working properly and providing accurate results
  • Complies with the newest recommendations from CAP, CLSI and ASM for patient-like controls that assess all aspects of the testing process

A step-by-step instruction for using MDx-Chex for BCID2 with the BIOFIRE FilmArray® 2.0 and Torch Systems.

ESCMID 2024 Presentation:

Molecular diagnostic tests: Why do you QC? Let’s get real…


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MDx-Chex® for BCID2

Evaluate the entire analytical process of the BIOFIRE® Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) Panel for sepsis…

MDx-Chex® for BC-GP and MDx-Chex® for BC-GN

Evaluate the entire analytical process of the Luminex VERIGENE® BC-GP and BC-GN…

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