Rapid vs traditional microbiology methods

When it comes to microbiology testing it is often difficult to find the balance between complying with standards, norms, guidelines on the one hand and client expectations on the other hand. The IPI article "Rapid and Traditional Methods in the Contract Microbiology Laboratory" gives a brief overview about flaws and strong points of RMM's and traditional methods.

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Published in IPI - International Pharmaceutical Industry (Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 52)

References

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3. https://rapidmicromethods.com/files/matrix.php, visited 6 August 2015.
4. 21 CFR <610.9> Equivalent methods and processes (2014)
5. European Pharmacopoeia Ph Eur 2.6.27 Microbiological control of cellular products.
6. PDA. Technical Report No. 33. Evaluation, validation and implementation of new microbiological testing methods. (2013).