Microbiology

Welcome to the Microbiology in Pharmaceuticals category! Here you’ll find articles exploring the essential role microbiology plays in the pharmaceutical industry. Learn how microbes like bacteria, fungi, and viruses are studied to develop new drugs and therapies. Discover how microbiological tests ensure drug safety and sterility. Read up on microbial fermentation processes used to manufacture antibiotics, insulin, steroids and more. Examine quality control methods like microbial limit testing for contamination

Oct312023 by KBS.No Comments

Sop for Entry and Exit to Microbiology Lab

Microbiology, General SOPS, Quality Control, SOPs

To ensure the safety of personnel and maintain the integrity of experiments within the microbiology laboratory, this Sop for Entry and Exit to Microbiology Lab outlines the proper procedures for entering and exiting the microbiology lab. PURPOSE To lay down the Sop for Entry and Exit to Microbiology Lab SCOPE This procedure applies whenever entry into microbiology lab. RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES Microbiologist is responsible to adopt entry & exit procedure to microbiology lab. REFERENCES & REQUIREMENTS Who guidelines DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS SOP: Standard operating procedure IPA: Iso Propyl Alcohol PROCEDURE Materials & Equipment Lab coat Shoe cover ,mask & head cover Entry Procedure For Microbiologist/Workers Enter the quality ...

Oct252023 by KBS.No Comments

SOP for Purified Water & Potable Water Testing

SOPs, Microbiology, Quality Assurance

Formula: H2O Molecular Weight: 18 Source of Information: WHO/BP/USP Purpose: To avoid microbial contamination in products. Liquid as well as solids. Water Sampling Point Place Tests and Frequency Purpose SP-1 Between Turbine and Tank Chemical and Microbiological: Once in a Month To prove the chemical quality and microbiology of the well water SP-2 Between Tank and Sand Filter Chemical and microbiological. Fortnightly To prove the chemical quality of the well water and the change of the microbial Quality in the Tank SP-3 After Hardness Stabilizing System (Anti-scaling System) Chemical: Twice a week To prove the effect of the Hardness stabilizing system SP-4 Primary storage tank Chemical: Twice a week To prove the efficacy of 1st two memb...

Oct252023 by KBS.No Comments

Bacterial Endotoxins Test LAL Test (End Point Chromogenic Method)

Microbiology, General Topics, SOPs, Testing Methods

It's important to note that the Bacterial Endotoxins Test LAL Test (End Point Chromogenic Method), is highly sensitive and specific. It's crucial to follow proper protocols and standards to ensure accurate and reliable results, especially in industries where product safety is paramount. The Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) test is a widely used method for detecting bacterial endotoxins. Endotoxins are heat-stable toxins present in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. These toxins can cause severe reactions in humans and animals, so it's crucial to detect and quantify their presence, especially in medical devices and pharmaceutical products. The LAL test operates on the principle that the LAL enzyme in the horseshoe crab's blood reacts with bacterial endotoxins, leading to a ge...