Detection and Quantification of Gram-Negative Bacterial Endotoxin Contamination in Nanoparticle Formulations Using the Kinetic Chromogenic LAL Assay
| Standard Number | STE-1.4 |
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| Organization |
Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory
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| Level | National |
| Category | Test Method | Characterization | Measurement |
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ABSTRACT
This document describes a protocol for a quantitative detection of Gram-negative bacterial endotoxin in nanoparticle preparations using a kinetic chromogenic Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) assay. The protocol is based on the USP standard 85 “Bacterial endotoxin test”.