LAL

Pharmig Action Groups

Pharmig Action Groups work on a voluntary basis to produce information that will be of benefit to you, the microbiologist.

The Groups are constantly evolving and continually accept new members as and when required (for example if a new project is starting up). If you would like to know more information about the current Action Groups ,or would like to put forward a new Action Group for the Committee to consider please contact the Pharmig office on +44 (0) 1920 871 999 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in the first instance.

LAL Action Group
The LAL Action group aims to provide advice and expertise on different LAL methodologies and the practical application of Bacterial Endotoxin testing. The group has recently produced a series of 6 LAL fact sheets aimed to assist the 'technician at the bench' in carrying out the LAL assay. The group consists of LAL users and suppliers.
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The next project is to produce a LAL Monograph.

If you are interested in joining the action group please contact Tim Sandle (Group Leader): This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The series of 6 LAL fact sheets (as a package) currently available are:

  • What is LAL/BET?
  • Calculation of Endotoxon Limits
  • Medical Devices
  • Gel Clot Methods
  • Photometric Methods
  • Product Validations Quantitative Methods