PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - THE QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL TASK GROUP TI - Current Practices in Endotoxin and Pyrogen Testing in Biotechnology DP - 1990 Jan 01 TA - PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology PG - 39--45 VI - 44 IP - 1 4099 - http://journal.pda.org/content/44/1/39.short 4100 - http://journal.pda.org/content/44/1/39.full SO - PDA J Pharm Sci Technol1990 Jan 01; 44 AB - This article presents the results of a nationwide survey of the biotechnology industry regarding endotoxin and pyrogen testing and control. It identifies procedures and methods being used by biotechnology companies, and firms working with biotechnology products, in the testing for and detection of endotoxin and other pyrogenic substances. The review attempts to identify areas of commonality and standardization within the industry and includes topics for discussion at the end of the survey results.