ZeptoMetrix® NATtrol™ Molecular Control Swabs
ZeptoMetrix® Swab-Based Molecular Quality Controls deliver a convenient, room-temperature alternative to liquid controls. Formulated with NATtrol™ non-infectious whole microorganisms, these ready-to-use swabs support full process monitoring, from extraction through detection, while simplifying storage, shipping, and workflow across molecular testing platforms.
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Overall great but a tad costly
Cepheid control
Costly but effective, small vials are helpful to ensure the product remains stabilized and multiuse
Review Date: 5 Mar 2026 | ZeptoMetrix - Molecular Diagnostics
Zeptometrix controls just work!
Hospital laboratory
Zeptometrix controls are reliable; a fantastic addition to our laboratory!
Review Date: 19 Feb 2026 | ZeptoMetrix - Molecular Diagnostics
QC materials are reliable.
Controls for Sars Cov-2, Flu A& B, RSV; C. Diff and Strep A
Everything’s working good all the time. It give qc results as expected.
Review Date: 5 Feb 2026 | ZeptoMetrix - Molecular Diagnostics
Quality product, excellent value.
Clinical patient testing
QC materials always arrive on time and appropriately packaged to maintain proper temperature conditions. Quality of product is always excellent and performs as described.
Review Date: 15 Jan 2026 | ZeptoMetrix - Molecular Diagnostics
QC is easy to use and reliable!
Clinical patient testing quality control
This product is very easy to use, don’t even have to thaw before use! Just vortex, pipette, and run the quality control. I have never had any issues with getting my qc to pass, which makes my job easier!
Review Date: 15 Jan 2026 | ZeptoMetrix - Molecular Diagnostics
Great consistent product
Microbiology
Consistent results; fast shipping; always arrives cold.
Review Date: 7 Jan 2026 | ZeptoMetrix - Molecular Diagnostics
Ease of use
Molecular testing of patient samples
I love your product it is reliable and easy to use, the directions are easy to follow
Review Date: 6 Jan 2026 | ZeptoMetrix - Molecular Diagnostics
QC streamlined
Clinical microbiology- QC
The single and multiplex controls make QC much easier to perform, they cover most assays run in lab (only missing VRE). They’re ready are to use, making our workflow smoother.
Review Date: 6 Jan 2026 | ZeptoMetrix - Molecular Diagnostics
Great product!
Using to QC Biofire panels and cepheid genexpertf
Easy to use. High quality. Never have issues with these controls.
Review Date: 29 Dec 2025 | ZeptoMetrix - Molecular Diagnostics
Overall good product
Quality Control
Well packaged. Easy to use. Good expiration dates.
Review Date: 2 Dec 2025 | ZeptoMetrix - Molecular Diagnostics
ZeptoMetrix® NATtrol™ Swab-Based Molecular Quality Controls provide laboratories with a practical and innovative solution for molecular quality control for infectious disease testing. Designed as ready-to-use swabs, these controls eliminate the need for frozen storage or dry ice shipping, allowing safe ambient transport and storage between 2–25 °C without compromising performance.
Formulated with non-infectious whole microorganisms, NATtrol swab QC supports full-process verification, monitoring critical extraction, amplification, and detection steps.
Safe, efficient, and versatile, these controls are compatible with a wide range of molecular assays and platforms. By combining ease of use with reliable full-process verification, they help laboratories maintain confidence in results while streamlining daily workflows.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Ready-to-use swab format for ambient storage and shipping
- Full-process control monitoring extraction, amplification, and detection
- NATtrol™ non-infectious whole microorganisms formulated in a proprietary matrix
- Compatible with multiple molecular platforms and assays
- Supports workflow efficiency, QC verification, and personnel training
TechTalk: Improve confidence in molecular testing with NATtrol™ quality controls
Friday, July 31 at 16:00 BST | 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT | 08:00 PDT
Quality controls play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of molecular diagnostic testing.
In this 20-min SelectScience® TechTalk, Dr. Jessica Van Allen, Technical Support Lead at ZeptoMetrix, will explore the importance of QC throughout the testing workflow and discuss how selecting the appropriate control can help laboratories meet quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
Attendees will gain an understanding of ZeptoMetrix® NATtrol™ molecular quality controls, including their design, intended use, and benefits for infectious disease testing applications. Dr. Van Allen will also review key considerations for choosing the right control for specific workflows, assay platforms, and laboratory requirements.
Whether implementing a new assay or optimizing an existing testing process, participants will leave with practical guidance to help strengthen confidence in their test results.
Certificate of attendance
If you attend the live TechTalk, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.
If you view the on-demand TechTalk, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.
TechTalk details
- Cost: Free to attend
- Location: Online
- Duration: 20 minutes
Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the on‑demand recording once it becomes available.
Key collaboration enables rapid respiratory testing at the point of care
Heather Danks, Chief Technology Officer at LEX Diagnostics, highlights a key partnership with ZeptoMetrix while developing an ultra-fast thermocycling PCR device for rapid Influenza & SARS-CoV-2 testing. Designed for speed, affordability, and usability, the device enables efficient point-of-care diagnostics. ZeptoMetrix has provided vital support in creating custom controls, working closely with LEX Diagnostics to tailor products to the LEX system. Alongside launching their first product, LEX Diagnostics aims to expand their test menu, setting new standards in patient care.
This video was filmed at ESCMID Global 2025, Vienna, Austria.
