Testing of cellular therapy products for
Mycoplasma
is a regulatory requirement by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure the sterility and safety of the product prior to release for patient infusion. The risk of
Mycoplasma
contamination in cell culture is high.
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