Bacteria Testing Laboratory Services
EMSL Analytical, Inc. provides comprehensive bacteria testing laboratory services for environmental, industrial, commercial, residential, healthcare, food, water and consumer-product applications.
Our microbiology laboratories analyze samples for a wide range of bacteria and bacterial indicators to help clients identify contamination, investigate indoor environmental conditions, evaluate water quality, support food safety programs and determine potential sources of microbial growth.
EMSL provides bacterial testing for numerous sample types, including air, water, surface swabs, wipes, dust, soil, bulk materials, food, beverages and consumer products.
Comprehensive Bacteria Testing Services
Bacteria can be present almost anywhere moisture, nutrients and suitable environmental conditions exist. Some bacteria are harmless, while others may indicate sanitation problems, water contamination, building-related microbial growth or potential health concerns.
Professional laboratory analysis can help determine whether bacteria are present and, depending upon the test selected, identify or quantify the microorganisms detected.
EMSL's bacterial testing laboratories offer a broad range of analytical services for consultants, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, healthcare facilities, food processors, property managers, industrial facilities and other organizations.
Testing capabilities include services for organisms and bacterial groups such as:
- E. coli
- Legionella
- Salmonella
- Listeria
- Total Coliform Bacteria
- Fecal Coliform Bacteria
- Enterococcus
- Pseudomonas
- Staphylococcus
- Aerobic Bacteria
- Anaerobic Bacteria
- Spore-Forming Bacteria
- Biofilm-Associated Bacteria
- Bacterial Population / Aerobic Plate Count
- Heterotrophic Plate Count
- Bacterial Identification
Additional specialized bacterial analyses are available depending on the sample matrix and project requirements.