Contract Test Services (CTS)
Outsource Your Bacterial Endotoxin Testing to the LAL Experts
ACC BET Contract Test Services (CTS) laboratory specializes in testing for endotoxin and glucan contamination and has the most extensive experience of any endotoxin testing laboratory globally. CTS performs all methods of the LAL assay: gel-clot, chromogenic, and turbidimetric.
Overview
CTS is GMP-compliant and ISO-registered. The DEA licenses CTS as a laboratory capable of handling all controlled drug substances except those included in Schedule I. Depending on the customer’s needs, endotoxin testing can be performed according to FDA, USP, EP, and/or JP specifications.
In addition to routine testing, CTS has extensive expertise and the ability to:
- Customize endotoxin testing to meet your needs
- Troubleshoot difficult samples
- Develop and/or transfer LAL test methods
- Design and produce custom depyrogenation controls for oven validations
CTS has experience testing many types of samples, including:
- Pharmaceutical Drugs, including Class II controlled substances, compounded pharmaceuticals and anti-cancer drugs
- Medical Devices
- Dialysate
- Water
- Air Quality Samples
- Filters
- Veterinary Products
- Cosmetics
- Food Products
- Vaccines
- Tobacco Products
- Machine Oils
- Raw Materials
CTS is your trusted testing partner. We have the following qualifications:
- GMP Compliant Laboratory
- ISO 13485:2016 Registered
- FDA Inspected
- DEA Licensed
CTS offers fast processing for routine samples, accurate and reliable test results, and full client confidentiality. The client receives a written report and, if requested, an electronic copy as a PDF.
Sending Samples
A Sample Submission Form must be completed and accompany each sample sent for testing. Sample Submission Forms can also be obtained by calling CTS at (888) 232–5889.
What To Send
- Finished products should be sent in their final packages. This is especially important for medical devices.
- MSDS sheets for samples.
- Non-finished products may be shipped in any container that does not adsorb endotoxin or produce compounds that may interfere with the assay. Examples of acceptable containers are glass, polystyrene, and PET plastic.
- Solid samples: A convenient sample weight is 100 mg or more.
- Liquid samples: A convenient sample volume is 2 mL for turbidimetric and chromogenic assays and 4 mL for the gel-clot assay. If the product concentration is known, please state it. Smaller volumes may be acceptable depending on the final concentration needed for testing.
- Do NOT send samples that are infectious to humans or are radioactive. Samples from human tissue must be accompanied by a copy of lab results showing that the patient does not have hepatitis or HIV virus.
Turnaround Times
How Soon Can I Get Results?
- STAT Test — study initiated 24 hours from receipt of sample
- RUSH Test — study initiated 48 hours from receipt of sample
- Standard Test — [Add turn-around time for standard submissions]
Methods of Payment
For United States
- Credit Card (AMEX®, VISA®, MasterCard®).
- If payment is to be made by credit card, the following information is required: the type of Credit Card, the Card number, the Credit Card Security code, the Expiration Date of the Card and the Name (as it appears on the card).
- Wire Transfer (contact Accounts Receivable for routing information).
- Check (in US dollars) made payable to ACC.
Additional Payment Information
For orders under $1500, payment must be made via credit card. For US and Canadian customers not paying by credit card, the standard terms are Net 30 days. ACC reserves the right to adjust credit status as customer credit history necessitates. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions accompanying your quotation or invoice.
Neither preliminary nor final results will be released until an approved payment method is provided or account has been approved for net 30 terms.
New Customers
Contact Contract Test Services or Accounts Receivable for a new customer credit reference form.
Product Literature
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Contact Info
Contact CTS
Contract Test Services at ACC
124 Bernard E. Saint Jean Drive
East Falmouth, MA 02536-4445
Tel: (888) 232-5889 or (508) 540-3444
Email: testservice@acciusa.com
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
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