Sterility Testing: Ensuring Safety in Critical Industries
Ensuring product sterility is vital for patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance across pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech sector
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Microbiology
The Lifesaving Science of Pathogen Testing
Learn some of the detailed processes and advanced technologies that play a crucial role in detecting and preventing the spread of infectious diseases
Understanding Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) Testing: A Comprehensive Guide
Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) testing is a critical process in the food and pharmaceutical industries, providing standardized methods for detecting and identifying bacterial contaminants in products. Developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Fusarium oxysporum Testing: Identifying and Managing a Agricultural Soil Fungus
A combination of molecular, immunological, and culture-based methods provides a comprehensive approach to testing and diagnosis.
Listeria Testing and Analysis: Ensuring Food Safety and Compliance
With the right testing strategies in place, food manufacturers can reduce the risk of Listeria contamination and prevent costly recalls.
Salmonella Testing and Analysis in Food
With various testing methods available, from traditional culture-based techniques to rapid molecular and immunoassay methods, food producers and laboratories can detect and prevent Salmonella contamination in food products.
Bacteria Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) | Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)
How PFGE and WGS are used to detect illness outbreaks? DNA fingerprinting is often performed on bacteria isolated from people who are sick by using techniques called pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and whole-genome sequencing (WGS). These techniques provide...
Antimicrobial Resistance Testing: Ensuring Effective Treatment and Public Health
From disk diffusion and broth dilution methods to advanced molecular techniques, these tests provide essential data for managing antimicrobial resistance and protecting public health.
What is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a Staph Bacteria Recently, ContractLaboratory.com received a request from a company seeking a microbiology laboratory or surface testing for pathogenic bacteria & viruses including MRSA, which stands for...
Pet Food Testing for Campylobacter
Pet food testing is common to ensure it is free of disease-causing organisms such as campylobacter. Campylobacter is a bacterial infection that causes food poisoning that is somewhat common in puppies. It is estimated that as many as 49 percent of dogs carry the...
Pathogen Testing in the Food Industry
By employing advanced testing methods and partnering with accredited laboratories, food companies can protect consumers, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold their brand reputation.
Cosmetics Microbiology Testing
From glittery eye shadow to SPF anti-aging skincare face creams, to water-proof eyelash mascara and glossy long-lasting lipsticks, cosmetics microbiology testing is important. Cosmetics come into contact with the human body and need to be safe from microorganisms...
Microbiology Testing: Techniques, Applications, and Importance
Microbiology is the study of living organisms too small to be seen by the naked eye, like bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and algae, also known as microbes.
Antifungal Efficacy Testing for Candida: Methods, Importance, and Insights
Candida is one of the most common fungal pathogens affecting humans, responsible for a wide range of infections, from mild skin issues to severe systemic diseases. Due to its adaptability and ability to cause various health problems, Candida species have become a...
Riboprinting: A Powerful Tool for Microbial Identification
Riboprinting is a molecular technique used to identify and classify microorganisms by analyzing their ribosomal RNA (rRNA) patterns.
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