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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. replacement methods
  3. nonanimal tests
  4. assays
  5. bioassays
  6. Limulus amebocyte lysate assay
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal use replacement
  3. nonanimal tests
  4. assays
  5. bioassays
  6. Limulus amebocyte lysate assay
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal use replacement
  3. nonanimal tests
  4. assays
  5. bioassays
  6. Limulus amebocyte lysate assay
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. animal use replacement
  3. nonanimal tests
  4. assays
  5. bioassays
  6. Limulus amebocyte lysate assay
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. medical sciences
  4. toxicology
  5. bioassays
  6. Limulus amebocyte lysate assay
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. medical sciences
  4. toxicology
  5. bioassays
  6. Limulus amebocyte lysate assay
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. medical sciences
  4. toxicology
  5. bioassays
  6. Limulus amebocyte lysate assay
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. medical sciences
  4. toxicology
  5. bioassays
  6. Limulus amebocyte lysate assay
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. research
  3. animal research
  4. toxicology
  5. bioassays
  6. Limulus amebocyte lysate assay

Preferred term

Limulus amebocyte lysate assay

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Sensitive method for detection of bacterial endotoxins and endotoxin-like substances that depends on the in vitro gelation of Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL), prepared from the circulating blood (amebocytes) of the horseshoe crab, by the endotoxin or related compound. Used for detection of endotoxin in body fluids and parenteral pharmaceuticals.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • Limulus assay
  • Limulus test

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/312827

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