Advanced microbiological diagnostics for drinking water, industrial process water, food, workzone air bio-burden, and cooling tower Legionella pneumophila culture.
Precision pathogen isolation, bio-indicator quantification, and regulatory compliance reporting per Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and international protocols.
Detection and enumeration of indicator organisms in drinking water (IS 10500), packaged mineral water (IS 14543), ETP/STP treated effluent, and process water.
Quantitative culture of Legionella pneumophila (ISO 11731) in industrial cooling towers, HVAC evaporative condensers, hotel plumbing, and hot water systems.
Environmental air microbial monitoring for pharmaceutical cleanrooms, food processing plants, hospital operation theatres, and industrial laboratories.
Microbiological safety testing for packaged foods, dairy products, beverages, and raw agricultural commodities per FSSAI regulations.
Key microbiological parameters, test standards, and permissible compliance thresholds.
| Test Parameter | Test Method Standard | Drinking Water (IS 10500:2012) | Packaged Water (IS 14543) | Typical Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliforms | IS 1622 / IS 5401 / ISO 9308-1 | Shall not be detectable in 100 ml | Absent / 250 ml | 24 to 48 Hours |
| Escherichia coli | IS 1622 / ISO 9308-1 | Shall not be detectable in 100 ml | Absent / 250 ml | 24 to 48 Hours |
| Faecal Streptococci | IS 1622 / ISO 7899-2 | Shall not be detectable in 100 ml | Absent / 250 ml | 48 Hours |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | IS 13428 Annex D / ISO 16266 | Not applicable | Absent / 250 ml | 48 Hours |
| Sulfite-reducing Anaerobes | IS 13428 Annex C | Not applicable | Absent / 50 ml | 48 Hours |
| Legionella pneumophila | ISO 11731 Culture Method | Target: <100 CFU / L (Cooling Tower) | Absent / 1000 ml | 7 to 10 Days |
| Yeast & Mold Count | IS 5403 / ISO 21527 | Not applicable | Absent / 250 ml | 5 Days |
Microbiological samples require strict sterile handling to prevent external contamination and cell degradation.
