Whitepaper: The Benefits of Using a DNA Sequencing Method for Microbial Identification

Given the highly regulated nature of the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, quality control of processes and products requires the rapid and accurate identification of microbial contamination. Until recently, testing laboratories relied on phenotypic identification of microbes. The phenotypic method is a time-consuming process of isolating samples, culturing cells, gram staining, and visual identification. This white paper will review current methods of microbial monitoring, discuss when it’s appropriate to identify organisms to help with risk mitigation, evaluate methods of microbial characterization, and detail the MicroSEQ™ ID System used in the genotypic method.

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