The use of quality control and calibration materials is indicated as an objective assessment of the precision of methods and techniques in use and is an integral part of good laboratory practices.

Superoxide dismutase is an enzyme found in all living cells. An enzyme is a substance that speeds up certain chemical reactions in the body. The superoxide dismutase that is used as medicine is sometimes taken from cows. Some types of superoxide dismutase come from the melon, and some are made in a lab. Superoxide dismutase is used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and skin and eye conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

The Biorex Diagnostics Superoxide Dismutase control is intended for determining the accuracy and precision control of the Biorex Superoxide Dismutase Kit.