KOVA® urinalysis controls: Let’s talk consistency and accuracy

For quality control, use KOVA controls to validate the performance of urine chemistry test strips and readers and to help focus microscopic sediment analysis. Choose the KOVA controls that best meet the needs of your lab.

Maximum quality control information with KOVA-Trol™

For maximum quality control information for urinalysis testing, choose the KOVA-Trol line of lyophilized controls.

  • Human urine-based
  • Three levels: High Abnormal (with or without urobilinogen values), Low Abnormal and Normal
  • Extensive value assignments include individual visual readings, instrument strip readings and confirmatory tests
  • Stability: 18 months from date of manufacture for abnormal levels, 27 months for normal levels; after reconstitution, 7 days refrigerated, one month frozen

Maximum ease of use with KOVA Liqua-Trol™

Ready-to-use KOVA Liqua-Trol controls save time, improve consistency and yield more consistent results.

  • Realistically simulate patient samples
  • Available with or without microscopics
  • Two levels: Normal and Abnormal
  • Two sizes: Easy-to-use 15 mL squeeze vial; 120 mL vial with twist-off cap (microscopic elements included)
  • Extensive value assignments include individual visual readings, instrument strip readings and confirmatory tests
  • Stability: Up to 18 months from date of manufacture; 30 days open-vial, room temperature

Part of a complete system

KOVA controls are part of a complete system for urinalysis that includes everything you need for consistency in sample preparation, including sample collection cups and tubes. KOVA controls are available with convenient packaging and trial sizes to meet specific laboratory needs and are ready to ship from a distributor near you.

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