LIMULUS TEST
\lˈɪmjʊləs tˈɛst], \lˈɪmjʊləs tˈɛst], \l_ˈɪ_m_j_ʊ_l_ə_s t_ˈɛ_s_t]\
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Sensitive method for detection of bacterial endotoxins and endotoxin-like substances that depends on the in vitro gelation of Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL), prepared from the circulating blood (amebocytes) of the horseshoe crab, by the endotoxin or related compound. Used for detection of endotoxin in body fluids and parenteral pharmaceuticals.
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