Environmental Microbiology Laboratory
Pinchin offers a full range of accredited microbiology lab services for moulds, bacteria and dust including:
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Mould, bacteria, including Legionella, and dust sampling, testing and analysis, including bulk, air and surface samples
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Isolation, identification and culturing of moulds commonly detected in air, fluids and bulk samples
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Access the exclusive Pinchin Ambient Mould Index (PAMI), a unique database tool that provides ambient mould spore counts on a regional basis
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Direct microscope analysis of spore trap samples to identify fungal spores and particulate
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Analysis of swab and bulk samples for sewage-indicator bacteria
Rush and Regular Turnaround
Rush environmental microbiology lab service available, within 24 hours of receipt
Regular turnaround 3 to 5 days
Legionella and other mould culture analysis turnaround is 10 to 14 days
qPCR Legionella Analysis available within 24 hours of receipt
Laboratory Accreditations and Certifications
- Accredited by the AIHA-Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC Environmental Microbiological Laboratory Accreditation Program (EMLAP) Quality Assurance Program
- We participate in the AIHA-LAP, LLC Environmental Microbiology Proficiency Analytical Testing (EMPAT) Program (Lab ID#158835),
- Certified for Legionella analysis by the Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) program from the US Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC)
- Quebec government accredited laboratory (Lab# 495)
Sampling Instructions:
A Chain of Custody form is required with all lab samples.
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Moulds: Please see "How to Take a Mould Sample"
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Bacteria or Legionella sampling: Please contact Dr. Rafic Dulymamode via our Microbiology Laboratory Contact Page.
Experienced, highly accredited on-site experts can answer questions and offer training seminars and courses.