EPA, FDA and other state and federal monitoring agencies oversee the safety of the air we breath, water we drink, foods we eat, and products we use on ourselves. Reference Laboratories can analyze these products for the microbiological contaminants according to the agencies mentioned above.

Microbiological analyses consist of quantitative and qualitative tests performed by an analyst  to study microorganisms that inhibit and contaminate our environment, drinking water and food. Pathogenic bacteria, viruses and toxins produced by microorganisms are all possible contaminants suspected.

Food Testing
To ensure safety of food products, microbiological tests such as testing for pathogens and spoilage organisms are required. This way the risk of contamination under normal use conditions can be examined and food poisoning outbreak can be prevented. Testing of food products and ingredients is important along the whole supply chain as possible flaws of products can occur at every stage of production.

Water Testing
This is a broad description for various procedures used to analyze water quality. These tests are routinely performed on daily basis to fulfill regulatory requirements and to maintain safety.

Mold Testing
There are some types of mold that contain toxic compounds (mycotoxins). The primary hazard of mold growth, as it relates to indoor air pollution, comes from the allergic properties of the spore cell wall. Mold is always associated with moisture and its growth can be inhibited by keeping humidity below 30%.