ASTM-E1531 Standard Practice for Detection of Mycoplasma Contamination of Cell Cultures by Growth on Agarose Medium (Withdrawn 2014)

ASTM-E1531 - 2000 R06 EDITION - CANCELLED
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This practice covers the procedures used for detection of mycoplasma contamination of cell cultures by growth on agarose medium. This practice does not cover identification of mycoplasma and indirect methods for detection of mycoplasma. This practice will not detect cultivar strains of Mycoplasma hyorhinis nor intended for use in detection of mycoplasma contamination in sera, culture media, vaccines, or other systems. The practice involves DM-1 solid medium preparation, quality control, and mycoplasma isolation.

Scope

1.1 This practice covers the procedures used for detection of mycoplasma contamination by direct microbiological culture.

1.2 This practice does not cover indirect methods for detection of mycoplasma such as DNA staining, biochemical detection, or genetic probes.

1.3 This practice does not cover methods for identification of mycoplasma organisms.

1.4 This practice will not detect cultivar strains (1) of Mycoplasma hyorhinis.

1.5 This practice is not intended for use in detection of mycoplasma contamination in sera, culture media, vaccines, or other systems.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords

cell culture; cultivation; mycoplasma; ICS Number Code 07.100.01 (Microbiology in general)

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Document Number

ASTM-E1531-00(2006)

Revision Level

2000 R06 EDITION

Status

Cancelled

Modification Type

Withdrawn

Publication Date

Jan. 1, 2006

Document Type

Practice

Page Count

2 pages

Committee Number

E55.04