Microbiological analyses general requirements

Conventional bacterial detection methods generally require laborious procedures and many hours or even days for complete analysis. The relatively large mass of bacterial cells, combined with the availability of antibodies to most species means that Pz immunosensor detection offers a very attractive alternative to microbiological methods. Generally giving results in minutes, with adequate sensitivity and selectivity. The earliest Pz immunosensors for bacterial detection have already been discussed [65,68,70]. 

Communication of requirements of time and manpower to the quality control department is a critical issue that must not be overlooked. Prompt attention to analysis needs does help keep the pilot production batch process moving forward. If microbiological release of bulk product is needed before packaging, the project timeline should reflect the time period (3-5 days) generally needed for this activity. 

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