Microbiological Testing
From our locations in Acton and Wolverhampton, Eurofins is one of the leading service providers for microbiological testing in the UK. The microbiological testing portfolio includes pathogens such as Salmonella and Listeria and organisms that indicate poor hygiene or contamination such as Staphylococcus aureus or yeasts and moulds. Our aim is to provide reliable, accurate results making foods safer, meeting statutory requirements and protecting the consumer.
Eurofins offers both classical methods and modern methods (e.g. PCR methods) for rapid microbiological results. Eurofins can advise you based on the product matrices, which tests/methods can be used reliably.
Contact us on 0845 604 6740 or email us at sales@eurofins.co.uk
Pathogens and Toxins
Our microbiological testing detects and identifies a large number of pathogenic micro-organisms (pathogens) and their toxins, such as:
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Salmonella species
- Legionella pneumophila
- Escherichia coli O157 (E.coli)
- Vibrio species
- Clostridium perfringens
- Bacillus cereus
- Cronobacter (formerly Enterobacter) sakazakii
- Campylobacter
- Enterotoxins
- Staphylococcus aureus
Microbiological Support
Eurofins, in addition, offers the following related microbiological tests:
- Characterisation of micro-organisms (including the identification / characterisation of micro-organism strains)
- Shelf-life studies
- Hygiene parameters
Eurofins offer its customers:
- A very comprehensive portfolio of microbiological analytical techniques
- High quality and reliable analysis recognised by customers and confirmed by many audits each year
- Electronic results delivery that allow statistical analyses and trending of the results
- Advice from our experts that help our customers to translate results into action
- Fast and swift service from our experienced staff