Detection of Mycobacterium Species in qPCR as a Consideration for Cell Banking Testing to Support Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing

Mycobacterium has been a concern in the vaccine industry for many years and now for the gene therapy industry. At the speed the industry is moving, faster and alternative approaches are needed to address speed of results as well as quantity of material needed. The Eurofins Mycobacterium complex PCR detection method can issue a COA in 10 days, requiring only 1-2mL of sample.