How to choose a reliable microbiological laboratory for antimicrobial testing
Are you planning to conduct antimicrobial testing in your business facility or residential property? A reliable microbiological laboratory can help you to select the suitable test method for your project and will also help you in developing customized test protocols as per your exact needs.
At Biosan Laboratories, we understand the importance of choosing a trustworthy microbiological laboratory for conducting antimicrobial efficacy test. In this blog post, we share some tips to help you find one.
Tips to choose a trustworthy microbiological laboratory for antimicrobial efficacy testing
Even though you have had never needed the service of a microbiological laboratory until this time, you can select a reliable one by applying the following steps:
Explore the laboratories in your city
Once you have decided to hire a microbiological laboratory for antimicrobial efficacy test, the next step would be to explore the existing laboratories in the city where your business or residential facility is located. It’s better to choose a local laboratory as they can come over to your location on short notice on a given date and time and can test the samples and send the results in minimum turnaround time.
Visit their website
Before considering any laboratory, visit their website and look at their ‘Home’ page, ‘About Us’ page, and the services they offer. This will give you a quick insight into their competence, credibility, and background. If possible, visit their ‘Contact’ page and give a call or drop a mail to ask more about how they conduct antimicrobial efficacy test for their clients.
Check out the antimicrobial test methods they specialize in
If possible, check out the antimicrobial test methods they specialize in. At Biosan Laboratories, our microbiologists specialize in AATCC, ASTM, ISO, and JIS standard antimicrobial test methods and conduct antimicrobial efficacy testing of industrial fluids, inks, paints, plastics, textiles, and construction materials.
Look at their years of lab experience
The next step is to find out the years of laboratory experience they have in conducting antimicrobial efficacy testing. The more experienced they are in conducting the testing, the more you can rely on them to conduct the tests effectively for you. Biosan Laboratories has more than four decades of lab experience in testing antimicrobials, biocides, and preservatives.
Find out if they provide customized services as per the specific needs of the client
A reliable microbiological laboratory is well-equipped to customize its testing services as per the needs of its clients and their property compliance. They will always be willing to offer additional value to their services. Like, apart from conducting antimicrobial efficacy testing, they ship the sample bottles at no additional charge. We also offer consulting in antimicrobial testing protocol design for those clients that required customized testing.
Take a glance at their certifications and professional affiliations
A certificate is verifiable proof of excellence and it adds immense credibility to a company’s or a professional’s competence. A certifying authority accords the certificate only after determining whether the laboratory or professional is capable enough to conduct the tests as effectively as they claim to. Professional affiliations also enhance the reliability and reputation of a laboratory. Biosan Laboratory has numerous professional affiliations including the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, the Association of Water Technologies, ASTM International, the National Association of Corrosion Engineers, and the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.
To know how we can help you with antimicrobial efficacy testing, contact us for a laboratory services quotation or any additional information. We also manufacture bacteria test kits, fungi test kits, and dipslides to help you monitor the presence of microorganisms in your residential or commercial property.

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