The Quality Control Laboratory is staffed by a
Coordinator and six analysts who perform and
coordinate testing on cell and gene therapy
products manufactured by the CAGT

In-house tests include:

• Endotoxin (LAL)/Endosafe^TM
• Mycoplasma by PCR
• Epstein-Barr Virus by Real Time PCR
• Vector Identity
• Cell Growth
• Adenoviral titers
• Replication-competent adenovirus testing
• Bioburdens
• Environmental monitoring
• Particle counts
• Viable counts
• Surface monitoring
• Fallout plates
  

The staff also coordinate contract testing of vector
and cell therapy products by a number of
commercial companies. They are experienced in the
shipment of therapeutic products to institutions worldwide.

They assist in ensuring that the manufacturing
facilities comply with Good Manufacturing and Good
Tissue Practices

The QC laboratory has performed contract testing for:

• Baylor College of Medicine Investigators
  
• Texas Medical Center institutions
  
• Biotechnology companies

For further information contact Deborah Lyon at: dllyon@txccc.org

For contract testing contact Myrlena Lee at: myrlenal@bcm.tmc.edu

 

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