Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of detecting an endotoxin in a sample using a chromogenic assay, the method comprising: (a) contacting the sample with a reagent comprising limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) and a chromogenic substrate; and (b) measuring a chromogenic effect resulting from a change in the chromogenic substrate in the presence of endotoxin in the sample; wherein the LAL is substantially free of coagulogen. The method also relates to compositions and kits comprising LAL substantially free of coagulogen, and methods of making such.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and devices useful for the detection and/or quantification of a microbial contaminant, including an endotoxin. In embodiments, cartridges are provided that suitably include dried compositions that are useful in absorbance-based assays and in combination with portable readers/devices.

Abstract: The present invention is related to compositions comprising clarified limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL), wherein the LAL is substantially free of coagulogen and methods of making such compositions. The invention further relates to a method of detecting an endotoxin in a sample using a chromogenic assay, the method comprising: (a) contacting the sample with a reagent comprising clarified LAL and a chromogenic substrate; and (b) measuring a chromogenic effect resulting from a change in the chromogenic substrate in the presence of endotoxin in the sample, wherein the LAL is substantially free of coagulogen. The invention also relates to kits comprising clarified LAL substantially free of coagulogen, and methods of making such.

Abstract: The present invention is related to compositions comprising clarified limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL), wherein the LAL is substantially free of coagulogen and methods of making such compositions. The invention further relates to a method of detecting an endotoxin in a sample using a chromogenic assay, the method comprising: (a) contacting the sample with a reagent comprising clarified LAL and a chromogenic substrate; and (b) measuring a chromogenic effect resulting from a change in the chromogenic substrate in the presence of endotoxin in the sample, wherein the LAL is substantially free of coagulogen. The invention also relates to kits comprising clarified LAL substantially free of coagulogen, and methods of making such.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of detecting an endotoxin in a sample using a chromogenic assay, the method comprising: (a) contacting the sample with a reagent comprising limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) and a chromogenic substrate; and (b) measuring a chromogenic effect resulting from a change in the chromogenic substrate in the presence of endotoxin in the sample; wherein the LAL is substantially free of coagulogen. The method also relates to compositions and kits comprising LAL substantially free of coagulogen, and methods of making such.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of detecting an endotoxin in a sample using a chromogenic assay, the method comprising: (a) contacting the sample with a reagent comprising limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) and a chromogenic substrate; and (b) measuring a chromogenic effect resulting from a change in the chromogenic substrate in the presence of endotoxin in the sample; wherein the LAL is substantially free of coagulogen. The method also relates to compositions and kits comprising LAL substantially free of coagulogen, and methods of making such.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and devices useful for the detection and/or quantification of a microbial contaminant, including an endotoxin. In embodiments, cartridges are provided that include dried compositions that are useful in absorbance-based assays and in combination with portable readers/devices.

Abstract: The present invention is related to compositions comprising clarified limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL), wherein the LAL is substantially free of coagulogen and methods of making such compositions. The invention further relates to a method of detecting an endotoxin in a sample using a chromogenic assay, the method comprising: (a) contacting the sample with a reagent comprising clarified LAL and a chromogenic substrate; and (b) measuring a chromogenic effect resulting from a change in the chromogenic substrate in the presence of endotoxin in the sample, wherein the LAL is substantially free of coagulogen. The invention also relates to kits comprising clarified LAL substantially free of coagulogen, and methods of making such.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of detecting an endotoxin in a sample using a chromogenic assay, the method comprising: (a) contacting the sample with a reagent comprising limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) and a chromogenic substrate; and (b) measuring a chromogenic effect resulting from a change in the chromogenic substrate in the presence of endotoxin in the sample; wherein the LAL is substantially free of coagulogen. The method also relates to compositions and kits comprising LAL substantially free of coagulogen, and methods of making such.