When it comes to microbiology quality
assurance, this is the process whereby the quality of laboratory reports can be
guaranteed. Quality control is the part of quality assurance that is mainly
concerned with controlling
errors when tests are being performed as well as in the verification of the
test results. Materials, equipment and procedures have to be controlled
adequately. Culture material has to undergo testing for sterility as well as
performance. Every laboratory should have Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Quality assurances should be incorporated at every stage of a microbiological
procedure, which can be done by ensuring that the laboratory is well lit, dust
free and air-conditioned.
Return
on Investment
The good thing is that you can find a
company that offers microbiological quality control and assurance solutions
through the development of instrumentation
for microbiological testing and rapid detection systems for microbiology.
Microbiological testing is advancing since traditional microorganism detection
methods take days or even weeks to yield to rapid microbiological methods.
Choosing the right RMM for a particular
application requires a detailed evaluation of the available technologies, not
just in terms of their technical benefits and drawbacks, but also their
contribution to the business through return on investment.
Rapid
Microbiological Methods and Their Benefits
Some of the benefits that an RMM can
offer include significant reduction in the time taken to get results compared
to conventional methods. Increased accuracy, sensitivity and specificity are
other benefits. Automation and reduced staff training requirements are the
other benefits. On the business side of things, a significantly more rapid
release of products can provide you with a quick return on investment. Lower
inventories and improved process control at every processing stage are other
advantages of RMM. You can also have fewer repeat tests, delays in production
or rejected products.
There has been rapid growth in
pharmaceutical microbiology, producing timely and critical microbiological
data through assays for
yeast and mold testing, salmonella testing and total aerobic plate count,
among others. One method combines the use of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), the
gold standard of rapid detection, with a patented enzyme technology to deliver
accurate results even faster. Every living organism contains ATP, which is
vital in energy metabolism. A test is conducted to detect ATP, and when it is
detected, a reaction occurs, producing a single photon of yellow green light
similar to what a firefly produces.
Reduced
Dependence on Microbial Growth
Even though this procedure is highly
sensitive, it is a limited technique because living organisms have limited
amounts of ATP. This limitation is overcome by incorporating amplified ATP,
which uses enzymes in order to generate unlimited amounts of ATP. The amount of
ATP can be 1,000 times greater than what an organism originally contained. This
leads to a reduced dependence on microbial growth when testing.
Rapid
neutraceutical screening is a significant opportunity for manufacturers and
contractors to reduce costs, risk and working capital requirements through a leaner, more efficient quality
screening process. This cost reduction can then be passed down to eventual
consumers to make it more affordable for them. Learn more about
microbiology quality assurance and pharmaceutical microbiology by contacting Biolumix.
Biolumix
3928 Varsity Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 984-3100
Fax: 734-222-1830
Email: info@mybiolumix.com
