Biocompatibility testing is commonly done for medical devices with testing ranging from screening of new materials to safety evaluations. The term “biocompatibility” refers to the compatibility of materials with living tissue. […]
Medical device testing is of major importance to companies and manufacturers as a device failure can cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars. Medical device testing helps to ensure […]
The Western Blot Test is an immunoassay, or chemical test, used to detect certain proteins in blood or other tissue samples. The test is performed by creating artificial antibodies that […]
In the world of pharmacology and drug development, there are two ways to classify the molecules used, as small and large molecules. This differentiation refers to more than size, it […]
Ligand binding assays is an analytical procedure commonly used for large molecules, that relies on ligand molecules binding to macromolecule receptors. LBAs are used to quantify biomarkers and anti-drug antibodies. […]
On May 8, 2017, we received a test request from a company needing a laboratory to perform corrosion testing of metals. Corrosion testing is done to ensure all metals, platings, […]
Cell-based assays are done to predict the response an organism will have to a drug, this is most often determined by measuring physiological response. These assays are commonly used to […]
Biomarkers, also called biological markers, are measurable indicators of a biological condition. The exact definition is “a characteristic that is objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of normal biological […]
Pharmacogenetics is a branch of science that studies how a person’s genetics influence their response to pharmaceuticals (read an entry to pharmacogenetics, here). Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are one of […]
