Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and ISO 17025 at Airmid Healthgroup
Airmid Healthgroup is ISO 17025-accredited for house dust mite allergen (Der p1) and cat allergen (Fel d1) ELISA testing. (ISO/IEC 17025:2017 INAB accredited testing laboratory Reg. no. 284T).
In addition to performing tests compliant to ISO 17025, Airmid Healthgroup recently completed a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) study. The study evaluated the antimicrobial impact of a disinfectant against surface and airborne bacterial spores in one of their climate-controlled aerobiology test chambers. The study was carried out in compliance with US EPA Good Laboratory Practices. (40 CFR Part 160) The GLP study was overseen by Dr. Angela Southey, who acted as the Study Director.
Technicians perform a GLP-compliant antimicrobial efficacy study in Airmid Healthgroup’s climate-controlled aerobiology chamber.
Some similarities and differences between OECD-GLP and ISO 17025 are highlighted below.
| Similarities Between OECD-GLP & ISO 17025 | |||
| OECD-GLP | Both | ISO 17025 | |
| Master Schedule | Sample Management | Management System | Management of Complaints |
| Study Director | Test Sampling procedure | Staff Training | Measurement Uncertainty |
| Archivist | Audits | Reference Materials | Proficiency testing |
| Quality Assurance Unit | Corrective Actions | Equipment and Maintenance | Risk Assessment |
| Study Plan | Method Validation | Review of Reports | Customer Satisfaction |
| Current Training | Quality Control Procedures | Sample Management | |
| Test Article and System | |||
| Chain of Custody | |||
| Inspection Monitoring | |||
Real-World Applications of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
The Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)Â study was designed to simulate real-world hospital cleaning scenarios, using a climate-controlled aerobiology test chamber to simulate and measure the effects of toilet flushing and cleaning. The test compared two experimental conditions, one using untreated toilet bowl water (Control Article) and one treated with a disinfectant (test article).
To ensure data integrity, the study incorporated multiple quality audits conducted by an independent Quality Assurance Unit (QAU). These audits were conducted at each phase of the project; planning, execution and reporting, with any findings promptly addressed.
The study shows not only the antimicrobial efficacy of the disinfectant in reducing airborne and surface-associated bacterial spores, but also the meticulous standards of quality, integrity, and transparency achieved through full GLP compliance.
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Keywords
Good Laboratory Practice, GLP study, ISO 17025 testing, antimicrobial efficacy, aerobiology chamber, disinfectant testing, bacterial spores
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The Good Laboratory Practices were enacted as law in 1978 to ensure that all data submitted to federal regulatory agencies is performed safely and reliably. The GLPs were introduced to assure that a study is conducted by qualified personnel working in well-maintained facilities with appropriate materials and calibrated equipment, using properly designed experiments recorded with clear and complete detailed documentation, overseen by an independent Quality Assurance Unit, and safely archived for audit/inspection by regulatory agents.
