Encyclopedia of Rapid Microbiological Methods, Volume 4

Edited by Michael J. Miller

Rapid microbiological methods have made amazing strides recently and this volume complements Dr. Miller's previous three volumes by offering up-to-the-minute advances, new techniques, case studies, new equipment and much more.

Contents of the Encyclopedia of Rapid Microbiological Methods, Volume 4 include details about: quality control, choosing appropriate methods, future use and technologies, mass spectrometry, genotypic methods for identification, new case studies, detection, application of USP and other guidelines, environmental monitoring, alternative tests, validation, sterility testing, mycoplasma testing, application of rapid microbiological methods as they relate to both bio-processing and regulatory considerations, many product-specific method advances and much, much more. 2013.
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Microbial Identification: The Keys to a Successful Program

Edited by Mary Griffin and Dona Reber

Mary Griffin and Dona Reber have assembled a team of subject matter experts who share their expertise in this thoughtfully edited volume. This invaluable book on microbial identifications (ID's) includes details about regulatory and compendia guidance, recent regulatory findings, viral and mycoplasma ID methods, challenges and case studies on fungal ID's, ID's for pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals, use of science based Risk Assessment for objectionable organisms, maintenance and use of control cultures and facility isolates, Microbial ID's for medical devices and cosmetics, validation of ID systems, knowledge management, the future QC ID laboratory, the role of rapid micro ID methods and much more. 2012.
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Biofilm Control in Drug Manufacturing

Edited by Lucia Clontz and Carmen Wagner

This book provides guidance in preventing and controlling Biofilm contamination in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processing. Twelve chapters contributor by global experts and useful appendices cover topics such as the Contamination Control by Design Model, the impact of biofilms on pharmaceutical manufacturing, establishing microbial contamination control , controlling biofilms in drug manufacturing equipment, the link between process equipment colonization and drug safety, detection, prevention and control of biofilms in pharmaceutical water, sanitization and much, much more. 2012.
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Environmental Monitoring: A Comprehensive Handbook, Volume 6

Edited by Jeanne Moldenhauer

An essential addition to this valuable series, Volume 6 offers current information about numerous subjects including E.M. computerized systems, real time clean room monitoring for total and viable particles, validation of a rapid system for E.M. monitoring and water testing, practical and business approaches to microbial IDs, E.M. for non-sterile operations, objectionable microorganisms, neutralization of disinfectants in E.M. media, microbial characterization of E.M. samples and many more topics. 2012.
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