Overview

Prepared to support blind quality control use and routine laboratory control needs.

ELI maintains certified pure drug standards for preparation of quality control specimens and has developed a human urine matrix formulation that remains stable across a wide range of storage conditions. Products can be custom filled to match the client's workflow.

Blind Quality Controls

Blind specimens can be shipped in ELI bottles or prepared in client-provided primary lab kits so no re-pouring is required on receipt.

  • Positive blind controls: $45.00 per sample.
  • Negative blind controls: $20.00 per sample.
  • SVT blind controls: $20.00 per sample.
  • Client courier account numbers can be used for shipping.

Lab Controls

ELI specializes in custom-made control products so laboratories can choose the drug combinations and concentration levels they prefer.

  • Provided as liquid materials.
  • Refrigeration only required for storage.
  • Typical shelf-life stability of at least one year, except oxazepam at nine months.
  • $1.20 per mL with a 2 liter minimum order.

Meconium Controls

Additional control materials are also available for meconium testing workflows.

  • Blank: $50 per gram with a 2 gram minimum.
  • With drug metabolite(s): $100 per gram with a 2 gram minimum.

Available Drug Classes

Common blind control options available from ELI.

Marijuana metabolites Cocaine metabolites Amphetamines Opiate metabolites Phencyclidine Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Methadone Methaqualone Propoxyphene

Two-drug combinations can also be prepared at a client's request, and larger control volumes can be quoted directly.

Need a quote for blind controls or a custom laboratory control program?

Contact the laboratory with your desired format, analytes, and shipping preferences.