A new rapid microbiology method based on measuring oxygen depletion: An assay for testing surfaces of equipment, facilities, and personnel in pharmaceutical manufacturing controlled environments

Abstract

Pharmaceutical microbiology focuses on the detection, enumeration and identification of microbial contaminants found in drug products and the manufacturing environment. Despite a surge in the number of rapid microbiological methods, the use of traditional methodology remains widespread. New, rapid methods can improve handling capacity, reduce time delays, and assist in overall optimization of quality control operations.