Microbiological Testing

The Microbiology department offers specialised microbiological analysis for a wide range of products and materials including food, water, air, consumer goods, personal care products etc.

Microbiological analysis are carried out to determine the amount of microorganisms present which guide the manufacturers and suppliers regarding the suitability of the product for the intended end use. This will also ensure that relevant statutory requirements are fulfilled for the specified usage of the product.

With its highly professional and dedicated staff and with the state of the art equipment’s, the laboratory is capable to provide reliable and accurate test results both cultural and PCR Method , at competitive prices and rapid turnaround time.

Core Services

List Of Testing Services

Microbiology

Sr. No	Description of Test	Test Method
Water
1	HPC by Colony Count	APHA 9215 B
2	HPC by Membrane Filtration	APHA 9215 D
3	APC by Colony Count	CCFRA 1.1.4
4	Coliforms by Membrane Filtration	APHA 9222 B
5	Coliforms by MPN	APHA 9221 B
6	Fecal Coliforms by Membrane	APHA 9221 B
7	Fecal Coliforms by MPN	APHA 9221 E
8	E. Coli by Membrane Filtration	APHA 9222 B
9	E. Coli by MPN	APHA 9221 F
10	Pseudomonas Aeruginosa	NSM W6
11	Fecal Streptococcus	APHA 9230 C
12	Yeast and Moulds	APHA 9610 D & E
13	Legionella	ISO 11731-2
14	Salmonella	CCFRA 3.1.2
15	Staphylococcus Aureus	NSM W10
16	Clostridium Perfringens	NSM W5
Food
1	Aerobic Plate Count	BAM Chapter 3
2	Coliforms by Colony Count	CCFRA 2.2.1
3	Coliforms by MPN	CMMEF 8.71
4	Fecal Coliforms by MPN	CMMEF 8.81
5	E. Coli by MPN	CMMEF 8.91
6	Enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae	CCFRA 2.3.1
7	Staphylococcus Aureus	CCFRA 3.5.1
8	Bacillus Cereus	BAM Chapter 14
9	Clostridium Perfringens	CCFRA 3.6.1
10	Yeast and Moulds	CCFRA 2.1.1
11	Salmonella	CCFRA 3.1.2
12	E. Coli O157 : H7	AOAC 2000.14
13	Listeria spp.	Reveal test kit, Neogen Corporation
14	Vibrio Parahaemolyticus	CCFRA 3.8.2
15	Osmophillic microorganisms	CCFRA 2.2.1
16	Aflatoxin	USDA - GIPSA 2006-009
17	Histamine	ALERT, Neogen
Environmental
1	Total Bacterial Count (Swab)	BAM Chapter 3
2	Total Coliforms (Swab)	CCFRA 2.2.1
3	Staphylococcus Aureus (Swab)	CCFRA 3.5.1
4	Listeria spp. (Swab)	Reveal test kit, Neogen Corporation
5	Salmonella (Swab)	CCFRA 3.1.2
6	Total Bacterial Count / Air	NMAM 800
7	Total Mould Count / Air	IESO 1220
8	Sulfate Reducing Bacteria (SRB)	ASTM D 4412

Microbiological Testing