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 ...
GxP is a general term for Good Practice quality guidelines and regulations. These guidelines are used in many fields, including the pharmaceutical and food industries. The titles of these good practice guidelines usually begin with Good and end in Practice, with the specific practice descriptor in between.