Antimicrobial Efficacy Testing (AET), also known as Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET), is a method used to assess whether the preservative in a product, or the antimicrobial properties of the product itself, are effective in controlling the growth of microorganisms. Antimicrobial preservatives are substances that inhibit or eliminate the growth of microorganisms. [...]

The Bacterial Endotoxins Test (BET), also referred to as the LAL test, is utilized for the identification and measurement of bacterial endotoxins. Due to the potential health and safety risks posed by bacterial endotoxins to patients, USP <85> mandates bacterial endotoxin testing to identify and quantify the presence of endotoxins originating from Gram-negative bacteria [...]

The Antibiotic potency assay is a crucial test in microbiology that determines the effectiveness of antibiotics against specific bacteria. These assays help determine the concentration or activity of an antibiotic in a given sample. Chromak Research laboratory adheres to cGMP standards and possesses cutting-edge analytical instruments. Chromak Research provides a variety of services for [...]

Sterility testing plays a vital role in the manufacturing processes of pharmaceutical and healthcare products. Its purpose is to ensure that any products intended for injection or implantation into the human body are free from any viable microorganisms. The main objective is to identify the presence of any contaminating microorganisms, such as bacteria, [...]

Probiotics, also known as live biotherapeutic products (LBPs), are expected to maintain sufficient levels until their expiration date when consumed, in order to have an impact on health or treatment. The number of bacterial cells is currently considered the main factor affecting the efficacy and quality of probiotics or LBPs. Counting probiotic bacteria is [...]

Probiotics are microorganisms that, when given in sufficient amounts, provide a health benefit to the host. They are commonly referred to as "good" or "friendly" bacteria and play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced microbiota in the human body. Probiotics can be found in various foods, including yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, and [...]

Bacterial endotoxin testing plays a vital role in guaranteeing the safety of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other products that interact with the human body in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Chromak Research has extensive experience in performing this testing, with our experts adhering to the strict guidelines outlined in USP and USP. In this article, [...]

The testing of  Antibiotic potency assays is crucial in the field of microbiology for evaluating the efficiency of antibiotics against particular microorganisms. These tests play a vital role in guaranteeing the effectiveness and quality of antibiotics intended for medical purposes. Typically, the potency of an antibiotic is evaluated by examining its capacity to [...]