Microbiological air sampling is usually undertaken to assess air quality in areas such as operating theatres, pharmacy aseptic units /clean rooms, treatment rooms and such like to determine if the environment meets acceptable limits. Sampling may be active or passive using selective or non-selective media depending on whether clients are checking for total microbial counts or mould investigations.
Microbiological air sampling is carried out to ensure that the operating theatre ventilation is optimal in order to prevent airborne micro-organisms from entering surgical wounds. Airborne contaminants may enter an operating room via the supply air, shed by operating staff (skin fragments with bacteria), surgical activities or transferred from adjacent spaces
We use gamma-irradiated ICR and settle plates that are triple-bagged in their final packaging. The settle plates are then exposed to the air capturing any airborne microorganisms, then sent to a UKAS approved laboratory for incubation and analysis. Our tests are carried out in accordance to HTM 03-01, ISO 14698 and (c)GMP, such as EU GMP Annex 1 standards. All instruments used in testing are calibrated to national standards and copies of certification are supplied with reports
Our microbiological air sampling includes:
We offer extremely competitive rates and daytime or evenings to offer minimal disturbance to our customers.
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