Microbiological Testing Services

Our team of trained microbiologists at BioLabTests will provide you with complete support as you navigate the world of microbiology testing, whether it be to help direct your product performance claims, give you specific data about your hygiene levels, or make sure you pass audits with flying colours.

Microbiological Testing Services

Our team of trained microbiologists at BioLabTests will provide you with complete support as you navigate the world of microbiology testing, whether it be to help direct your product performance claims, give you specific data about your hygiene levels, or make sure you pass audits with flying colours.

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Test Results You Can Trust

ISO 22196

ISO 22196

  • Measures the antibacterial activity of plastics and other non-porous surfaces

  • Test the ability of treated surfaces to kill (bactericidal) or prevent growth (bacteriostatic) of bacteria over 24 hours

  • Able to detect low levels of antibacterial activity and achieve reproducible results

  • Measures the antibacterial activity of plastics and other non-porous surfaces

  • Test the ability of treated surfaces to kill (bactericidal) or prevent growth (bacteriostatic) of bacteria over 24 hours

  • Able to detect low levels of antibacterial activity and achieve reproducible results

ISO 20743

ISO 20743:2021

  • Determining the antibacterial activity of all antibacterial textile products including nonwovens

  • Includes cloth, wadding, thread, clothing, bedclothes and home furnishings

  • A quantitative method that tests for both bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties

  • Determining the antibacterial activity of all antibacterial textile products including nonwovens

  • Includes cloth, wadding, thread, clothing, bedclothes and home furnishings

  • A quantitative method that tests for both bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties

ASTM G21-15

ISO 846

  • Demonstrates that your material can resist or inhibit mould growth under controlled test conditions, supporting durability and hygiene claims.

  • Aspergillus brasiliensis is used as the predominant microbe in testing but it is possible to modify the method to suit a client’s specific needs

  • Demonstrates that your material can resist or inhibit mould growth under controlled test conditions, supporting durability and hygiene claims.

  • Provides third party evidence to differentiate your products and gives proof of mould resistance.

  • Helps reduce risk of odour, staining, surface degradation and recall issues linked to visible mould on antifungal products.

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Delivering Impartial Microbiological Results

BioLabTests is a highly skilled microbiological testing company offering a range of microbiological services including environmental testing, product testing, microbiological testing, bespoke research and audit support for quality control purposes.

Established in 2014, BioLabTests initially focused on the growing antimicrobial treated articles market, carrying out efficacy microbiological testing against bacteria and fungi according to ISO 22196, ASTM E2149 and ASTM G21. Since then the queries have varied and we have further expanded our testing portfolio. Our skilled team of microbiologists have experience in environmental microbiology, medical microbiology, molecular biology and microbiological research.

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Fast turnaround times

Ensured by our thorough quality control procedures, we guarantee short turnaround times without compromising the quality of our testing services.

A Comprehensive Test Certificate

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Fast turnaround times

Ensured by our thorough quality control procedures, we guarantee short turnaround times without compromising the quality of our testing services.

an onboarding discussion

Proper onboarding discussion with clients in the preparation process to ensure the testing runs smoothly.

A comprehensive test certificate

Our test certificate provides more information than the standard industry certificate.

A consultancy service

We discuss and or explain the test results, if required by the customer.

Testimonials

What our Customers Have to Say

“BioLabTests conducted environmental testing for us by carrying out a swab analysis and follow-up reporting. I was very satisfied with the staff’s attentiveness, their ability to understand our requirements and the timely delivery on their commitment. We will almost certainly return to BioLabTests if we ever require laboratory-based technical assistance again.”

David Pickard, Regulatory Manager at Inroads International Ltd

“We contacted BioLabTests to aid us in determining the antibacterial activity on our products using tests based on ISO 22196. We can highly recommend the very professional, fast and uncomplicated service that was offered to us by BioLabTests.”

Laboratory service user

“We used BioLabTests’ services for the first time to prove efficacy of our cleaning and sanitising agents through swab testing. The team were friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We were very pleased with the prompt, polite and efficient service we received.”

Ryan Garratt, Quality Administrator at Georganics Ltd