Liquid Particle Count (LPC)

Liquid Particle Count (LPC) Testing

Liquid Particle Count (LPC) testing is a method employed to quantitatively assess the concentration and size distribution of particles suspended within a liquid sample. This analytical technique involves the use of specialized instruments, such as particle counters or analyzer, capable of detecting and measuring particles within the liquid medium. The testing process typically entails the collection of liquid samples followed by analysis using these instruments to determine the number and size of particles present per unit volume of the liquid.

Industries across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, and food and beverage production, rely on Liquid Particle Count testing to ensure product quality, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. The need for such testing arises from the critical importance of maintaining the purity and integrity of liquid products and processes.

In pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, for instance, the presence of particles in liquid formulations can pose risks to patient safety and product efficacy. Contaminants such as glass shards, fibers, or microbial particles can compromise the quality and safety of injectable drugs, intravenous solutions, or other liquid pharmaceutical products. Therefore, rigorous testing protocols are implemented to detect and quantify particles within these formulations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Biochem Laboratories has the capability and is able to support you to ensure product integrity, process optimization, contamination control, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance across a diverse range of industrial applications to safeguard the safety and satisfaction of your customers.