Home Search Assay Quality Control Service Overview Request a Quote Contact Us Overview Sample Accession Proficiency Testing Certifications/Accreditations Advanced Search Your shopping cart is empty Can't find an assay? Need help with ordering? Call us at 608-242-2712 x83114170 or email us Covance receives 2010 AACC Proficiency Certificate Service Overview Profile: Microbiology Food microbiology encompasses a wide range of study focused on discerning the interaction between microorganisms, food and consumers. Testing involves both traditional and more advanced rapid methods, including analysis using methods documented in the FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual and USP. In addition, new rapid methods such as the radioimmunoassay (RIA), enzyme immunoassay (EIA), molecular level detection and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) provide quick screening of products for salmonella, listeria and E. coli. New applications for microorganisms are being developed as beneficial additives to food.We analyze and quantitate the levels of these "probiotics" in food and supplement matrices. Quantitative Testing Aerobic plate counts Anaerobic place counts Coliforms E. Coli Enterobacteriaceae Lactobacillus Mesophilic spore counts Probiotics Psychotrophs Thermophilic spore counts Yeast and mold counts Pathogens Bacillus cereus Campylobacter jejuni Clostridium perfringens E. coli 0157:H7 Listeria monocytogenes Salmonella Shigella Yersinia enterocolitica Staphylococcus aureus Microbial Toxins Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) Mycotoxins Staphylococcal enterotoxins TOP OF PAGE Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices are for single samples; volume pricing available. All prices are shown in USD. *Price for the first sample of a group/prices for each additional sample of that group. **If initial test is positive, additional fees are required for confirmation.