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Limulus Test

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: for detection of bact endotoxins using horseshoe crab blood
Previously Indexed: Endotoxins (1966-1977)

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