These papers are presented in service to the microbiology community of the pharmaceutical, personal products and medical device industries.
Quality Control of Microbiological Media
Gram Staining
Measurement of Cell Concentration in Suspension by Optical Density
How to Determine if an Organism is “Objectionable”
Counting Colonies
Streaking for Single Colonies: An Essential First Step in Microbial Identification
USP <1117> Microbiological Best Laboratory Practices
Microbial Recovery Studies – 50% or 70%?
The Harmonization of the Microbial Limits Test - Enumeration
The Harmonization of the Microbial Limits Test - Absence of Specified Organisms
Microbial Limits Tests: The Difference Between “Absence of Objectionable Microorganisms” and “Absence of Specified Microorganisms”
How Do You Decide Which Microbial Identification System is Best?
Microbiology in the Contamination Control Plan
Consulting with Scott Sutton