Abstract:BackgroundComparison of two recommended European Pharmacopoeia 9th Ed methods of sterility assay (membrane filtration versus direct seeding (DS)) highlights an important difference of sensitivity threshold. This threshold by membrane filtration method is at least lower or equal to 0. 14UFC/mL.PurposeThe aim of the study is to determine the sensitivity threshold of the DS method. This method is currently used in our Hospital Pharmacy Unit (HPU) for binary parenteral nutrition (PN) bags.Material and methodsFor t… Show more
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