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LAL assay

The Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) assay is a test for bacterial endotoxin based on an extract of blood cells from the horseshoe crab, which clots in the presence of lipopolysaccharide. Gel-clot, turbidimetric and chromogenic formats are available. Results are expressed in endotoxin units per millilitre or per milligram.

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