Analytical & Microbiological Laboratory
A diverse range of analytical and microbiological testing capabilities for product development.
Analytical Testing
At Pillar5, our analytical laboratories provide product testing for raw materials, packaging components, chemical intermediates, and finished products.
- Compendial testing according to USP, EP, and BP requirements
- HPLC testing with RID, UV, and Diode Array Detectors
- GC testing using FID and FID with headspace capability
- Dissolution, TLC, UV-vis, IR, AA, TOC, KF, Titrator, Polarimeter, Osmometer
- Efficient identity testing of raw materials and components by Raman Spectroscopy
- USP Purified Water testing
- Physical testing of solid dose forms using hardness, friability, and disintegration
- Testing method verification and validation
- Cleaning validation testing, including residual recovery studies for APIs and detergents
- Analytical Method Transfer, New Method Validation and Compendial Method Verification capabilities.
Microbiological Testing
Our facility features a fully-functional microbiological laboratory, certified for biosafety containment Level II.
We provide microbiological testing of pharmaceutical, biological, nutraceutical, natural health, and consumer products, including:
- Microbial Enumeration Test
- Absence of Specified Microorganisms
- Test for Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc)
- Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing
- Biological Indicators – Total Viable Spore Count
- Antibiotics – Microbial Assays
- Growth Promotion Test and Media Properties Test
- Microorganism Characterization and Identification
- Environmental Monitoring
- Disinfectant Efficacy Testing
- Water System Testing
- Bioburden Evaluation
- Method Validation
Stability Testing
Stability testing is required to support stability programs for finished packaged and bulk products.
Our team can provide stability incubation and testing as per ICH guidelines, including:
- Full stability data evaluation, including statistical evaluation of quantitative data.
- Report writing and data compilation for technical progress reporting, GMP reviews, and submission-ready regulatory reports and modules.
- Consulting on stability requirements for product development and post-approval changes and variations.
Request analytical or microbiological testing services for your product.
