External Quality Controls

External Quality
Control Solutions


Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of your diagnostic results is crucial. The BIOFIRE® SHIELD™ Controls are used to routinely monitor the performance of BIOFIRE Panels to support confidence in results. These external quality controls complement the internal process control inside every BIOFIRE Panel to help meet regulatory and laboratory accreditation requirements.  

External Quality Control Kits

BIOFIRE® SHIELD Controls are designed to monitor the performance of assays on a corresponding BIOFIRE Panel, providing essential performance monitoring for each assay. These controls offer reliable, accurate, and shelf-stable materials to ensure consistent system performance and robust quality assurance.

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