Microbiology

We offer a complete line of services that includes GLP-analytical microbiology services and specialty services. We have an experienced team of pharmaceutical microbiologists who can provide you with method development support, consulting and problem-solving skills, and analytical flexibility. You can choose testing via our Routine Analytical Testing Methods or request a program designed specifically to your sampling and testing requirements.

We are committed to providing quality testing services, rapid data turnaround, and effective communication to ensure your projects success.

Specialty services

• Barrier isolation testing
  • Sterility testing for release
  • Vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilant
• Ribotyping testing
  • DNA-based microbial identification
  • Bacterial ID
  • Genotypic method

Compendial Testing

• USP, EP, JP, BP
• Microbial limit tests
  • Plate count validation
  • Preparatory testing
  • Microbial identification
• Bacterial endotoxin tests (LAL)
  • Inhibition/enhancement screening
  • Gel clot
  • Kinetic chromogenic
• Sterility tests
  • Bacteriostasis/fungistasis screening
  • Membrane filtration methods
  • Direct transfer techniques
• Antimicrobial effectiveness testing
  • Method validation
  • Preservative challenge
• Antibiotic assays and method validation
• Purified water testing
• Total organic carbon

Environmental monitoring

• Consulting and training
• On-site sample collection
• Microbial identification

Container closure integrity evaluation

• Dye intrusion
• Microbial ingression
• Customized methods

Cleaning / disinfection validation

• Consulting and training
• Method development / validation

USP water testing and system validation

• High-throughput experience
• Conductivity, pH, TOC
• Microbial counts
• Pathogen screens
• Particulate analysis
• Endotoxin testing

Preservative systems formulation support

• Minimum inhibitory concentration
• Minimum bactericidal concentration

For capabilities that meet your needs, and outcomes that exceed your expectations, call Catalent today. For more information, please fill out our contact us form or call a member of our sales staff at +1 866.720.3148.