Detection and assay of substances by serologic (immunologic) methods; in most applications substance in question serves as antigen, both in antibody production and in measurement of antibody by the test substance.
In the experimental (non-clinical) research arena, the phrase good laboratory practice or GLP specifically refers to a quality system of management controls for research laboratories and organizations to ensure the uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of chemical (including pharmaceuticals) non-clinical ...
Systems and equipment used to prevent contamination, mixups, and errors, which may have been top-of-the-line 20 years ago, may be less than adequate by today's standards. See also: 1  EMA's GMP/GDP Compliance. 2  US FDA's Facts About Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) .