Application Note

Detection Of Low-Level Bacterial Contamination Using ICR Swabs And Contact Plates

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Contact plates and swabs are commonly used for surface monitoring in the aseptic manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. Both methods are recommended by the current European and US GMP guidance. The published recovery rates for swabs and contact plates vary due to differences in the chosen methods, surfaces, and test microorganisms. Learn more about the recovery rates of MilliporeSigma’s ICR Swabs and lockable TSA w. LTHThio contact plates in this application note.

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