Microbials and Contaminants
MICROBIAL IMPURITY AND VIRUS TESTING SOLUTIONS
Comprehensive analysis for microbiological contaminants
Quantitative analysis via state-of-the-art fluorescence detection ensures the most accurate count of Total Yeast and Mold. Qualitative analysis is performed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and agar confirmation so that only viable Aspergillus, STEC, or Salmonella cells are reported.
Various testing options are available to not only target microorganisms required by state compliance rules, but also identify environmental or viral problems that contribute to failing samples or stunted harvests.
Why is microbiological contaminant and pathogen testing important?
The same conditions that are ideal for cultivation can also be ideal for the proliferation of microorganisms, bacteria, and pathogens.
Microbiological contaminants can easily establish a foothold at any stage of the production process, leading to substantial loss of product and costly remediation.
Viruses such as Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) can significantly diminish the quality and yield of cannabis/hemp.
Microbiological Contaminant Analysis
Analysis is conducted either by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and fluorescence detection of microbiological contaminants or by plating using 3M™ Petrifilm™ and plate counts of microbiological contaminants.
HEMP COMPLIANCE PANELS
COLORADO CERTIFIED TESTING
PCR test method. Reports 6 organisms following California hemp regulations (CDPH and DCC) for inhalable products.
- Aspergillus spp. (A. fumigatus, A. flavus, A. niger, A. terreus)
- Salmonella spp.
- Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
- Total Yeast and Mold Count
STANDARD MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS TEST PANEL – CO COMPLIANCE
PCR test method. Reports 5 organisms following Colorado hemp regulations (CDPHE).
- Coliforms
- Salmonella spp.
- Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
- Total Aerobic Plate Count
- Total Yeast and Mold
EXPANDED HEMP AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PANELS
EXPANDED MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS TEST PANEL
PCR and Plating test methods. Reports 14 organisms. Expanded panel ideal for stringent product safety and quality testing requirements.
- Aspergillus spp.
- (A. fumigatus, A. flavus, A. niger, A. terreus)
- Campylobacter spp.
- Candida albicans
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Salmonella spp.
- Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Total Aerobic Bacteria
- Total Yeast and Mold
- Yersinia spp.
STANDARD MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS TEST PANEL
PCR and Plating test methods. Reports 6 organisms. Covers relevant list of contaminants using advanced PCR and traditional plating methods.
- Bile-Tolerant Gram-Negative Bacteria
- Salmonella spp.
- Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Total Aerobic Bacteria
- Total Yeast and Mold
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A LA CARTE MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS TEST PANEL
- Aspergillus spp.
- (A. fumigatus, A. flavus, A. niger, A. terreus)
- Bile-Tolerant Gram-Negative Bacteria
- Campylobacter spp.
- Candida albicans
- Coliforms
- Escherichia coli
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Salmonella spp.
- Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Total Aerobic Bacteria
- Total Enterobacteriaceae
- Total Yeast and Mold
- Yersinia spp.
