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
Hemp
- Yersinia
- Campylobacter
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