Microbiological Testing
We provide affordable and accurate same-day Microbiological Testing for food products, plant hygiene and shelf-life verification.Initial test results can be communicated with the client by phone or email for timely corrective actions.
Our laboratory management system is ISO/IEC 17025 compliant. Our methods are approved for specific food categories and align with Australian Standards or recognised international references. See our approval scope.At Scitechlab, we use advanced test methods and technology to identify risk factors, improve efficiency, quality and add value to the
- Bacillus cereus
- Campylobacter
- Clostridium perfringens
- Coliforms
- Coagulative positive Staph
- Enterobacteriaceae
- E. coli
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Salmonella spp.
- Standard Plate Count and Total Viable Count
- Yeast and Mould
Our microbiological testing detects and identifies a large number of pathogens. For instance, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus, etc.
Listeria can be present in a food processing environment and hiding in hard-to-find locations. There are strict regulations for Listeria testing, especially in packaged ready-to-eat meat products. Detailed information on Listeria management program is given on PrimeSafe website in a PrimeNote. Our highly experienced food safety consultants have a long history of working with the meat processing industry including export registered establishments. We can advise on adequate Listeria sampling methods and testing plans.