Scientists use chromogenic, gel clot, and turbidimetric tests to detect bacterial endotoxins in substances such as water, raw materials, equipment, and packaging. Endotoxins are released during cell division or destruction and can cause fever, abnormal clotting, and septic shock. The gel clot test uses Limulus ameboecyte lysate, while the chromogenic test produces a specific color […]
Endotoxin tests detect lipopolysaccharides in a sample, which are produced by Gram negative bacteria and can cause health issues like septic shock. Manufacturers use the test to ensure product safety, while research labs use it to verify sample purity. The classic test uses a compound from horseshoe crab blood to detect endotoxins. Contamination can be […]
