Are you planning to conduct antimicrobial testing in your business facility or residential property? A reliable microbiological laboratory can help you to select the suitable test method for your project and will also help you in developing customized test protocols as per your exact needs. At Biosan Laboratories, we understand the importance of choosing a trustworthy microbiological laboratory for conducting antimicrobial efficacy test. In this blog post, we share some tips to help you find one. Tips to choose a trustworthy microbiological laboratory for antimicrobial efficacy testing Even though you have had never needed the service of a microbiological laboratory until this time, you can select a reliable one by applying the following steps: Explore the laboratories in your city Once you have decided to hire a microbiological laboratory for antimicrobial efficacy test, the next step would be to explore the existing laboratories in the city where your business or residential facility is located. It’s better to choose a local laboratory as they can come over to your location on short notice on a given date and time and can test the samples and send the results in minimum turnaround time. Visit their website Before considering any laboratory, visit their website and look at their ‘Home’ page, ‘About Us’ page, and the services they offer. This will give you a quick insight into their competence, credibility, and background. If possible, visit their ‘Contact’ page and give a call or drop a mail to ask more about how they conduct antimicrobial efficacy test for their clients. Check out the antimicrobial test methods they specialize in If possible, check out the antimicrobial test methods they specialize in. At Biosan Laboratories, our microbiologists specialize in AATCC, ASTM, ISO, and JIS standard antimicrobial test methods and conduct antimicrobial efficacy testing of industrial fluids, inks, paints, plastics, textiles, and construction materials. Look at their years of lab experience The next step is to find out the years of laboratory experience they have in conducting antimicrobial efficacy testing. The more experienced they are in conducting the testing, the more you can rely on them to conduct the tests effectively for you. Biosan Laboratories has more than four decades of lab experience in testing antimicrobials, biocides, and preservatives. Find out if they provide customized services as per the specific needs of the client A reliable microbiological laboratory is well-equipped to customize its testing services as per the needs of its clients and their property compliance. They will always be willing to offer additional value to their services. Like, apart from conducting antimicrobial efficacy testing, they ship the sample bottles at no additional charge. We also offer consulting in antimicrobial testing protocol design for those clients that required customized testing. Take a glance at their certifications and professional affiliations A certificate is verifiable proof of excellence and it adds immense credibility to a company’s or a professional’s competence. A certifying authority accords the certificate only after determining whether the laboratory or professional is capable enough to conduct the tests as effectively as they claim to. Professional affiliations also enhance the reliability and reputation of a laboratory. Biosan Laboratory has numerous professional affiliations including the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, the Association of Water Technologies, ASTM International, the National Association of Corrosion Engineers, and the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. To know how we can help you with antimicrobial efficacy testing, contact us for a laboratory services quotation or any additional information. We also manufacture bacteria test kits, fungi test kits, and dipslides to help you monitor the presence of microorganisms in your residential or commercial property.
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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the eighth edition of approved code of practice (ACoP L8) “Legionnaires' disease: the control of legionella bacteria in water systems” mandates that all employers, property owners, managers, and commercial tenants must test their workplace buildings for Legionella bacteria. To abide by the laws and keep your workplace safe from Legionella infestation, it is best to hire a reliable company to conduct Legionella laboratory testing services. Hiring a professional and dedicated team will get the testing conducted as per the guidelines and on schedule. For this reason, many commercial property owners and tenants are outsourcing the task to experts. A report “Global Legionella Testing Industry,” released by France-based professional search engine ReportLinker, projected the global market for Legionella Testing at USD244.5 million last year. At Biosan Laboratories, a Michigan-based environmental microbiology laboratory, we specialize in independent Legionella laboratory testing and our lab provides an entire gamut of Legionella testing process, including testing for the bacteria in building water systems and cooling towers as well as the shipment of sample bottles to the location at no additional charge. In this blog post, we list out the reasons why legionella testing is best conducted by professionals and how can they be important for you to keep your water systems safe by complying with every aspect of the regulation. A professional testing company: 1) Understands the guidelines set by ACoP L8 and the 1974 HSW Act and the legislation: A commercial property owner or an employer is mandated by state laws to meet certain health and safety prerequisites to minimize the risk of a Legionella outbreak. A toolkit by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention helps them identify the risks and mitigate them. A professional company will make sure the testing is done as per the guidelines and the conditions mandated by the legislation. The professional testing includes assessments through programs for commercial water systems and ACop L8 standard domestic monitoring. 2) Is certified to carry out the testing: A certifying authority determines whether or not a professional or a company is capable enough to perform a task effectively and efficiently, as they claim to. A reliable legionella testing company is certified to conduct testing and has the certificate to prove that. Biosan Laboratories is certified by the CDC ELITE Program and NYS ELAP (ISO 11731) for Legionella laboratory testing. 3) Knows how often the water systems must be tested: Legionella testing not only differs from property to property but from one water system to another and is dictated by Water Hygiene Risk Assessment. For example, Sentinel taps (both hot and cold water) generally require monthly checks, while incoming cold water inlets require bi-annual checks. It’s recommended for most commercial properties to conduct an annual water sampling. An external company knows the duration within which the water systems of a commercial property must be tested. 4) Provides customized services as per the specific needs of the client: A professional company is well-equipped to customize its testing services as per its clients’ needs and their property compliance. Most of them provide additional value to their services. Apart from conducting a complete Legionella testing process, we ship the sample bottles to our clients at no additional charge. 5) Has extensive knowledge: If you suspect that any of your water systems may be a breeding ground of legionella contamination, you would want to get those tested as soon as possible. Professional testing laboratories have extensive knowledge about legionella, and apart from testing, they will provide you with tips to conduct in-house monitoring. To know how we can help you with legionella testing, contact us for a laboratory services quotation or any additional information. |
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