Microbiological Testing

We offer microbiological testing services across water, wastewater, and food matrices, ensuring the safety of water sources and food products for our clients. Recognizing the critical role of these tests in safeguarding public health and the environment, our laboratory is dedicated to delivering accurate, NABL-accredited results (ISO/IEC 17025:2017), demonstrating our commitment to ensuring quality and safety for communities, industries, and ecosystems.

Parameters Undertaken

Testing of Effluents & Waste Water

E. Coli
Faecal Coliform
Standard Plate Count
Total Coliform

Testing of Surface & Ground Water

Aerobic Bacteria
Anaerobic Bacteria
E. Coli
Faecal Coliform
Standard Plate Count
Total Coliform
SRB (Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria)
F-Coli

Testing of Packaged Drinking Water

E. Coli / Thermotolerant Coliform
Faecal Streptococci
Salmonella Spp.
Shigella Species
Staphylococcus aureus
Total Coliforms
Vibrio Cholerae
Yeast & Mould
Total Viable Colony Count (22°C for 72 hrs)
Total Viable Colony Count (37°C for 24 hrs)

Testing of Drinking Water

Aerobic Bacteria
Anaerobic Bacteria
E. Coli / Thermotolerant Coliform
Standard Plate Count
Total Coliform
SRB (Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria)
F-Coli

Testing of Filtered Water

E. Coli
Total Coliform

Testing of Packaged Natural Mineral Water

E. Coli / Thermotolerant Coliform
Faecal Streptococci
Salmonella Spp.
Shigella Spp.
Total Coliforms
Vibrio Cholerae
Yeast & Mould

Testing of Water for Processed Food Industry

E. Coli / Thermotolerant Coliform
Total Coliform

Testing of Water for Swimming Pool & Spas

Standard Plate Count
Total Coliform

Food Microbiological Testing

Beyond water, we also carry out microbial testing of food and food-contact samples as per client and regulatory requirements, including total plate counts, coliform and E. coli screening, and detection of pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella, Staphylococcus aureus, and Vibrio cholerae, along with yeast and mould enumeration. Testing is tailored to the specific food product and standard the client needs to comply with.

Research & Academic Collaboration

We welcome research and academic projects in the microbiology sector. Students, researchers, and institutions looking for microbial testing support, sample analysis, or laboratory collaboration are encouraged to get in touch, we're happy to work with academic and research partners on a case-by-case basis.