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Adoption of rapid microbiological methods has been gradual, but Michael Loewenstein of Q Laboratories says the biggest obstacle is usually not technology or regulation. It is limited internal resources. In this interview he covers the assessments companies should complete before an investment decision, how to structure validation strategies around USP <1223>, what it takes to maintain a validated and compliant system after implementation, and how to narrow the field of RMM technologies and vendors.