Plate Reader

Context in Practice: Example Specifications

From: Typical AAV Drug Product Specifications

This instrument is used in the context of measuring the Quality Attribute Capsid Serotype Identity with the following details:

  • Purpose / Rationale: Confirms the correct viral vector is being used, which dictates tissue tropism and immunogenicity.
  • Typical Acceptance Criteria: ELISA: Confirms binding to serotype-specific antibody. LC-MS: Confirms sequence of serotype-defining variable regions in capsid proteins.

From: Typical mRNA (Drug Substance) Specifications

This instrument is used in the context of measuring the Quality Attribute Residual Protein (IVT enzymes) with the following details:

  • Purpose / Rationale: Ensures clearance of IVT enzymes (RNA polymerase, nucleases, capping enzymes) and bacterial host cell proteins.
  • Typical Acceptance Criteria: < 100 ng/mg RNA.