Until recently, the only methods available to measure cytotoxicity were qualitative ones. These methods are subjective and rely on the skill of a microbiologist to identify malformed or lysed cells. […]

Why Is Microbial Testing Necessary? “How do we determine that our substance or preparation complies with an established specification for microbial quality?” This is what many manufacturers or producers of pharmaceuticals […]

*The following article is the Executive Summary from the booklet "Assessing Biocompatibility: A Guide for Medical Device Manufacturers" Purpose of Biocompatibility Testing Biocompatibility is, by definition, a measurement of how compatible a […]

Background Scientific advances in both diagnostic and therapeutic medicine have led to the development of new and sophisticated reusable medical devices and instruments for use by health care practitioners and for […]

PBL Adds MTT Cytotoxicity Assay Pacific BioLabs has validated a quantitative assay for cytotoxicity - the MTT - and is now offering it to all PBL clients. Please inquire about the […]