by Laurie Kundrat | Feb 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
There are about 20 outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease each year in the United States. Most outbreaks occur in buildings with large water systems such as hotels and hospitals. The outbreaks are caused by Legionella pneumophila, a harmless microorganism in a natural...
by microbiologics | Jan 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Everyone uses personal care products, and we expect the products we buy to be safe. Whether a manufacturer is producing shampoo or makeup, preservatives are used to maintain the quality and extend the shelf-life of the product. This post outlines why some...
by Amanda Yasgar | Dec 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
Proficiency testing, also known as interlaboratory comparison, is a necessary requirement for almost every regulated facility around the world. Proficiency programs can either be purchased through a certified proficiency provider, or a lab may choose to conduct its...
by Laurie Kundrat | Nov 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Are you a worrier? Do you imagine your validation failing, your QC strains mutating, or an auditor frowning when he or she examines your QC records? You probably have good reason to worry if you are using a patient sample, the QC strain borrowed from the lab across...
by microbiologics | Sep 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever manually prepared microorganism suspensions requiring a specific concentration level, you know how tedious, time consuming and problematic it can be. Microbiologics offers several ready-to-use microorganism products that make preparing quantified...
by Jane Johnson | Mar 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
When growing microorganisms, several conditions including incubation time, temperature, pH, adequate moisture and sufficient nutrients (such as carbon and nitrogen) must be considered to ensure successful results. Even experienced microbiologists can run into growth...
