Scientific Glossary

Endotoxin

A bacterial component requiring its own testing and interpretation.

2026-09-09

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Definition and context

A bacterial component requiring its own testing and interpretation.

What to check

Request the result and test scope, including units, matrix interference and method criteria.

Interpretation

HPLC purity does not replace endotoxin testing.

Sources and verification scope

Official / regulatory source · Q03

Pyrogen and Endotoxins Testing: Questions and Answers ↗

FDA

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Scope
Separate microbiological/pyrogen-related testing considerations
Document section
Guidance scope
Limitations
Chromatographic purity is not an endotoxin or sterility test.
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2026-09-09

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