Bioburden

Microbial enumeration for non-injectable forms, in place of sterility. $150.

At a glance

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$150. Replaces sterility on Gold or Elite for non-injectable forms, or added to Silver.

7 to 10 units (capsules, tablets, sublinguals). Creams and lotions: confirm amount with the laboratory before shipping.

ISO 17025 quality system, scope extension in progress

Scope

  • Total aerobic microbial count and total combined yeast and mold count.

Method

  • USP 61 microbial enumeration. 3-day test; reporting follows the laboratory schedule.
  • One microbial test per sample: sterility or bioburden, not both.

Reported as

  • Total aerobic count and total yeast and mold count, with units.

Sample

  • 7 to 10 units (capsules, tablets, sublinguals). Creams and lotions: confirm amount with the laboratory before shipping.

Accreditation

Performed under the laboratory’s ISO/IEC 17025:2017 quality system. A2LA scope extension (certificate 6377.01) in progress.

Order

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