Testing CIDEX® OPA Solution
To verify the efficacy of CIDEX® OPA Solution, ASP recommends testing for the minimum effective concentration (MEC) prior to each use. ASP offers test strips designed specifically for use with CIDEX® OPA Solution. Easy to use and read, CIDEX® OPA Test Strips are the most reliable means to verify that CIDEX® OPA Solution will effectively destroy microorganisms, including the highly resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Quality Assurance Testing Frequency
It is recommended that the testing of positive and negative controls be performed on each newly opened test strip bottle of CIDEX® OPA Test Strips. After this initial testing, it is recommended that testing of freshly prepared positive and negative controls be performed on a regular basis as established by your own quality control procedures and program. This testing program will serve to minimize errors between different users, use of outdated materials or product that has been improperly stored or handled.