Microbiological testing

Our skilled microbiology team can meet the needs of routine pharmaceutical requirements.

Method development and validation

• Harmonised method validation for non sterile dosage form and raw materials (method suitability testing)
• Bioburden testing for raw materials
• Autoclaving of non hazardous items and/or liquid
• Microbiology laboratory glassware evaluation for detergent residues

Environmental monitoring

• Swab testing
• Settle plate testing

Water testing

• Total viable aerobic count, as per Ph.Eur/BP (European Pharmacopoeia / British Pharmacopoeia)
• Water testing method assessment, as per USP (United States Pharmacopoeia)
• Total viable aerobic count as per USP
• Water toxicity testing

Microbiology culture media

• Growth promotion, inhibitory, indicative, sterility and pH testing

Identification of microorganism

• Gram-positive bacteria, using BBL crystal identification kit
• Gram-negative bacteria, using Microbact 12A and 12B identification kit