Microbiological Testing
Proactive client attention
A leader in microbiological testing, AFL provides the highest quality work from analysis and reporting to troubleshooting and consultation. We deliver accurate, timely test results in a clear, concise format which means better decision-making.
Quality can be measured!
Our practical approach ensures our clients receive:
- Research-based testing to deliver credible and accurate results
- Two-way communication through reporting, problem-solving and face-to-face meetings
- Compliance with industry standards and contract specifications
- State-of-the-industry facilities continuously introducing new technologies
Microbiological Testing
Methods that meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005, including AOAC, FDA BAM, USDA FSIS, Compendium, Standard Methods for water, and Standard Methods for dairy.
Rapid Results
Exceptional turnaround, including next day PCR results, is a standard operating procedure that sets AFL apart from many laboratories.
Shelf-Life Studies
Trained microbiologists create shelf-life protocols that meet the individual needs of each product type, this includes real-time and accelerated shelf-life options.
Process Validation Studies
AFL will design and perform product specific studies to validate in-plant processing procedures. This is an important part to any HACCP control as a requirement of the new FSMA regulations.
Reporting/Audits/Corrective Action
AFL provides our clients with a real-time approach to data delivery and audit support. With a unique clients-only portal, results are always at your fingertips.
State-of-the-Industry Implementation
Provide wide variety of testing capabilities from routine analyses to complex instrumental methods—Biolog, Vitek2, GDS. Also refer to AFL’s complete list of testing services.
Our Microbiological Testing Services
Qualitative
- Clostridium botulinum
- Campylobacter
- Cyclospora
E.Coli 0157:H7
- GDS
- MDS
- VIP
Listeria monocytogenes
- GDS
- MDS
- VIDAS
Listeria species
- GDS
- MDS
- VIDAS
Salmonella
- GDS
- MDS
- VIDAS
Shigella
Top 6 (Non 0157 E.Coli)
- (STEC)
- GDS
Spore Count
- Aerobic
- Anaerobic
- Flat Sour
- Mesophilic
- Rope Spore
- Sulfide Spoilage
- Thermophilic
Yersinia
Quantitative
Anaerobic Plate Count
- Pour Plate
Aerobic Plate Count
- Petrifilm
- Pour Plate
Bacillus cereus
- Spread Plate
- MPN
Clostridium perfingens
- Spread Plate
Coliform Count
- Petrifilm
- Pour Plate
- MPN
Enterobacteriaceae
- Petrifilm
- Pour Plate
E.Coli Count
- Petrifilm
- Pour Plate
- MPN
Fecal Coliform
- Pour Plate
- MPN
Lactic Acid Bacteria
- Petrifilm
- Pour Plate
- MPN
Lactic Proboiotic Count
- Pour Plate
Pseudomonas Count
- Spread Plate
Psychrotrophic Count
- Pour Plate
Staph aureus Count
- Petrifilm
- Spread Plate
- MPN
Total Probiotic Count
- Pour Plate
PHARMACEUTICAL/ NUTRACEUTICAL /COSMETIC
USP <51>
- Antimicrobial Efectiveness Testing
USP <71>
- Sterility Testing
USP <61> and USP <2021>
- Microbial Limits
USP <62> and USP <2022>
- Specified USP Microorganisms
USP <1227>
- Validation of Microbial Recovery from Pharmaceutical Articles
USP <60>
- Burkholderia cepacia Complex
USP <64>
- Probiotic Test
Growth Promotion
Testing (Qualitative & Quantitative)
- Coliform Present/Absent
- E.Coli Present/Absent
- Fecal Coliform- MPN
- Heterotrophic
- Residual Chlorine
- Yeast & Mold
Misc. Testing
- Membrane Filtration
- Surface pH
- Air monitoring
- Proficiency Testing
- Microscopic Examination
Microbiology Equipment
- VIDAS
- BioLog
- Turbidity Meter
- Thermo 7500F PCR
- API
- MDS
- GDS