EasySeed™
EasySeed™ is a Certified Reference Material that provides a simple and reliable quality control solution for laboratories performing Cryptosporidium and Giardia testing. Each EasySeed™ sample contains a known number of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts, enabling laboratories to assess recovery efficiency, validate methods and support quality assurance programmes.
Widely used by water utilities, environmental laboratories and public health organisations, EasySeed™ helps ensure confidence in water quality testing results. EasySeed™ is approved by the UK Drinking Water Inspectorate and the US Environmental Protection Agency for use in regulated Cryptosporidium and Giardia testing.
Why Choose EasySeed™?
Accurate recovery and detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia is critical for drinking water and environmental monitoring programmes. EasySeed™ provides a convenient and traceable method for evaluating laboratory performance.
Key features
- Known quantities of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts
- Supports laboratory quality control programmes
- Ideal for analyst training and proficiency testing
- Assists method validation and verification
- Simple, ready-to-use format
- Supports recovery efficiency calculations
- Suitable for routine water testing laboratories
- Trusted by water utilities and environmental testing facilities
Applications
- Drinking water testing
- Environmental water monitoring
- Recovery efficiency assessment
- Method validation & verification
- Quality assurance programmes
How EasySeed™ Works
EasySeed™ contains a certified number of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts that are added to water samples before processing.
Following analysis, laboratories can compare the number of organisms recovered against the known quantity added, allowing recovery efficiency to be calculated and method performance assessed. Each tube has a mean between 98 and 102 of inactivated Cryptosporidium oocysts and a mean between 98 and 102 inactivated Giardia cysts (with a standard deviation of 2.5 or less) in 1ml of saline solution.
Suitable For
EasySeed™ is commonly used by:
- Water utilities
- Environmental laboratories
- Public health laboratories
- Contract testing laboratories
- Research institutions
- Regulatory agencies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EasySeed™?
EasySeed™ is a quality control product containing known numbers of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts for use in water testing laboratories.
What is EasySeed™ used for?
EasySeed™ is used for quality control, recovery efficiency studies, analyst training, method validation and laboratory performance monitoring.
Why is recovery efficiency important?
Recovery efficiency helps laboratories determine how effectively their testing process detects and recovers Cryptosporidium and Giardia from water samples.
Can EasySeed™ be used for drinking water testing?
Yes. EasySeed™ is widely used by laboratories involved in drinking water quality monitoring and environmental water testing.
Is EasySeed™ suitable for analyst training?
Yes. EasySeed™ is an excellent tool for training new analysts and assessing competency in Cryptosporidium and Giardia testing procedures.
What is the difference between EasySeed™ and ColorSeed™?
EasySeed™ provides known numbers of organisms for quality control and recovery studies, while ColorSeed™ contains uniquely colour-labelled organisms that allow sample-specific recovery efficiency measurements.
Who uses EasySeed™?
EasySeed™ is used by water companies, environmental laboratories, public health organisations, regulatory bodies and research institutions.
Related Products
TCS Biosciences also supplies complementary products for Cryptosporidium and Giardia testing, including:
- EasySeed™
- ColorSeed™
- Fluorescent Antibody Reagents
Product Data
| Code | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Z9ES-C100 | EasySeed™ Cryptosporidium 100 | 10 Vials |
| Z9ES-CG100 | EasySeed™ Cryptosporidium & Giardia 100 | 10 Vials |
| Z9ES-CUS* | EasySeed™ Custom* | 10 Vials |
Products can be purchased as Cryptosporidium only or Cryptosporidium and Giardia combined.
* can be produced to order with a specified number of Cryptosporidium oocysts and / or Giardia cysts.
Available in the UK and Europe only.
Accreditation
BioPoint holds accreditation for ISO 17034: General requirements for the competence of reference material producers. BioPoint has also gained the Certified Reference Material status for the products listed below.
The specific requirements of this accreditation focus on the quality control of the production process and finished product. These are unique to BioPoint and are gained through NATA (National Association and Testing Authority, Australia's accreditation body).
BioPoint ISO 17034 accredited certified reference materials will therefore be able to be used with confidence in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facilities. BioPoint's ISO 17034 accredited Certified Reference Materials:
EasyStain™ is approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for use in Method 1623, UK Drinking Water Inspectorate (UKDWI) and Japanese Water Works Association (JWWA).
BioPoint Certified Reference Material Producer
Discuss Your Water Testing Requirements
Whether you are validating a new method, monitoring analyst performance or supporting routine drinking water testing, TCS Biosciences can help identify the most suitable Cryptosporidium and Giardia quality control solution for your laboratory.
Contact our team to discuss EasySeed™, technical information and water quality monitoring requirements.
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