Founded in 1947, Associates of Cape Cod Inc. is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of products developed to detect and quantify gram-negative bacterial endotoxins and (1?3)- -D-glucans. The companys contract test service (CTS) laboratory specializes in testing for endotoxin and glucan contamination. Various pharmaceutical and medical device companies utilize the companys products to ensure the safety of their parenteral drugs, biological products and medical devices. Associates of Cape Cod Inc. is an ISO 13485: 2003 certified company and a subsidiary of Seikagaku BioBusiness.