AEMTEK provides accurate, fast and reliable microbiology testing to the nutraceutical industry and helps quality assurance managers solve microbial contamination related issues.

Nutraceutical Microbiology Testing

AEMTEK offers the following microbiology testing of nutraceutical raw materials and end products:

Sterility Testing

• Self-contained BI Indicators
• Spore Strip Immersion
• Direct Inoculation Method
• Membrane Filtration Method

Endotoxin Testing – LAL, Kinetic Chromogenic Method

Bioburden Testing

• Pour Plate Method (all bacterial and fungal groups)
• Membrane Filtration Method (all bacterial and fungal groups)

Environmental Microbiology Testing

• Rodac or Settling Plates Count and Identification
• Impact Viable Air Sampler Plates Count and Identification
• Bacterial Species Identification
• Fungal Species Identification
• Total Coliform & E. coli, presence/absence/quantification
• Water Heterotrophic Plate Count
• Microbial Limits

Environmental Monitoring in Healthcare Facilities and Cleanrooms

AEMTEK offers laboratory testing for environmental monitoring of hospitals, clinics, pharmacy primary control areas, and other healthcare facilities. Environmental monitoring in healthcare facilities, especially during construction and reconstruction, is strongly enforced by CLIA (Clinical Laboratories Improvement Act) and JCAHO (Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations). Monitoring the presence of Aspergillus species and other fungi in air and on surfaces may be performed by conventional spore traps, surface sampling, or the more sophisticated PCR methods. PCR is especially recommended for hospitals and clinics where the presence of these fungi may pose a high risk of infection. PCR detection and quantification of fungi offers AEMTEK’s clients the high sensitivity and fast turnaround times that are essential in this field.

A representative array of services AEMTEK can provide for healthcare facilities includes:

• Active air sampling and analysis
• Surface sampling and analysis
• Direct microscopic examination and identification of mold spores
• Identification and enumeration of fungi and bacteria
• PCR analysis for identification and quantification of nosocomial species of bacteria, fungi (mold), and viruses
• Legionella species detection using culture or QPCR method (or broth)

AEMTEK is committed to providing the highest quality of results in a timely manner. Our laboratory employs rigid quality assurance measures and holds multiple accreditations, including AIHA and EMLAP, to ensure that your data is scientifically sound and legally defensible. Reports are electronically generated in user friendly language and formats to aid you in your assessments and decision-making. Our professional staff is always ready to answer your questions and address your concerns.