What are Pharmaceutical Drug ADME Studies?
ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) studies are designed to investigate how a chemical is processed by an organism.
Pharmaceuticals
The Vital Role of IgY Testing on Dried Egg Yolk for Dietary Supplements
We received this request yesterday at Contract Laboratories! Diet supplements are always a popular industry, but egg yolks are a unique testing medium! let’s spotlight this test request and dig a little deeper into IgY assays.
Exploring Testing Applications of the CAM Assay
The CAM assay, or Chorioallantoic Membrane assay, is a technique in biological research that involves the using a developing chicken embryo for experimental purposes.
Request Rewind for August 2, 2023!
We received a total of 16 requests for testing yesterday at Contract Laboratories! Not only did this batch of requests contain large and small corporations requiring testing, but also a…
Laboratory Request Review for Thursday July 27th!
As this week wraps up and the weekend approaches, let’s reflect and take a look at some of the most interesting test requests we received yesterday at Contract Laboratories! Test…
Small and Large Molecules: Pharmaceutical Drug Development
The classification and significance molecules in pharmacology and their distinct properties. In the world of pharmacology and drug development, the molecules used can be classified into two categories: small and…
Advancing FDA’s Oversight of Drug Compounding
Last month, FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb released a statement regarding the implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) and section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic…
Sterility Testing
Sterility testing is often performed on pharmaceutical articles to identify the presence or absence of contaminating organisms. The United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) and European Pharmacopoeia (EP) both require specific articles…
New USP Testing Standards: 142 USP Reference Standards Under Development
The US Pharmacopeia USP releases a quarterly list of USP Reference Standards under development. The most recent list of USP Reference Standards under development was released October 14, 2015. It…
Glycolysis Research Study Testing
Today, Contract Laboratory received a Test Request from a Pharmaceutical Company needing a preclinical contract research organization for glycolysis research study testing as part of a clinical trial. Glycolysis is the…