Microbiology Testing
Microbiology Testing
Microbiology Testing
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At A&B Labs, we offer extensive microbiology capabilities. Our advanced technology and equipment allows us to test for presence, absence or numbers of microbial organisms. Because we understand the importance of microbiology testing and the negative effect the presence of microbes can have, we work closely with our clients in order to comply with their specific needs for the analyses of drinking water, wastewater, soil, air, pathogens, and food for microbiological indicators. Our team consists of certified professionals performing analyses under the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater by APHA for the examination
of waters ranging from municipal, surface, waste and cooling.
We are ISO/IEC 17025:2017, TCEQ, AIHA approved laboratory, and licensed by the TDLR as a Mold Analysis Lab.
A & B offers the following Microbiology strict quality assurance guidelines
Environmental
Culture Identifications to Genus Level
Yeast and Mold Identification / Screens
Bacterial Identifications / Screens
Culture Identifications to Genus Level
Yeast and Mold Identification / Screens
Bacterial Identifications / Screens
Drinking Water
Total Coliforms and E.coli
Enterococcus
Fecal Coliform / Fecal Streptococcus
Legionella
Heterotrophic Plate Count
Total Coliforms and E.coli
Enterococcus
Fecal Coliform / Fecal Streptococcus
Legionella
Heterotrophic Plate Count
Industrial and Recreational Water
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Iron and Sulfate reducing bacteria
Gram positive organisms including Staphylococcus Aureus, Enterococcus and Streptococcus aureus species
Enterobacteriaceae: Salmonella, Shigella, E.coli O157:H7
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas species identification
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Iron and Sulfate reducing bacteria
Gram positive organisms including Staphylococcus Aureus, Enterococcus and Streptococcus aureus species
Enterobacteriaceae: Salmonella, Shigella, E.coli O157:H7
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas species identification
Air & Bulk Samples Analysis
Non-culturable
culturable
Mold Specific Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (MSQPCR)
Non-culturable
culturable
Mold Specific Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (MSQPCR)
Food Analysis
- Salmonella
- Shigella
- E.coli
- Listeria
- Campylobacter
- Vibrio
- Aerobic Plate Count
- Yeast & Mold
- Enterobacteriacease
- Lactic Acid Bacteria
- Psychrotrophic Bacteria
- Staphylococcus Aureus
- Bacillus Cereus
- Dr. Wagner’s Shelf Life – Includes testing of the following: aerobic plate count, lactic acid bacteria, yeast and mold. Two container are needed for each product. 35 calendar days TAT
List of Tests Performed at A & B Labs
Coliforms – Total | Listeria |
Coliforms – Fecal | Shigella |
Coliforms – E. coli | Mold |
Fecal Streptococcus | Mold – Viable |
Geometric Mean Coliform | Microscopic Exam |
Enterococcus | Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
Total Plate Count | Salmonella |
Standard Plate Count | Staphylococcus |
Heterotropic Plate Count | Vibrio |
Aerobic Plate Count | Acid Producing Bacteria |
Anaerobic Plate Count | Sulfate Reducing Bacteria |
Campylobacter | Yeast & Mold |
E. coli O157:H7 | PCR |
Filth | ELISA |
Legionella | Dr. Wagner’s Shelf Life Analysis |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A & B Labs’ corporate office is located at 10100 East Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, Texas with service center locations in Harlingen (South TX), Euless (North TX), Nederland (TX Golden Triangle) and Baton Rouge, LA (coming soon). We serve clients throughout the United States based on our accreditations. Please view our Contact Us page for the full addresses of our service centers.
Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Saturday | Closed (Please call 713-453-6060 if Saturday testing is needed.) |
Sunday | Closed |
After-hours / Emergency Testing | Please call 713-453-6060 if emergency testing is needed after normal business hours or during holidays |
Please contact your Project Manager at (713) 453-6060 or info@ablabs.com to schedule sample pick up and courier services in Houston and the surrounding areas, Bay City, Bloomington, Brazoria, Freeport, Ganado, Lake Jackson, Palacios, Port Lavaca, Port Comfort, Victoria, Wadsworth.
Sample pick up and courier services are also available in the areas near our service center locations in Harlingen and Corpus Christi (South TX), Euless (North TX), Nederland (TX Golden Triangle), Corpus Christi (South TX) and Baton Rouge, LA (coming soon). Additional locations may be available, please contact your Project Manager to learn more.
Our standard TAT is 7 business days or later for most tests. For test results needed in less than 7 business days, rush charges may apply. A & B Labs will provide the TAT on each quote.
Rush charges may apply to the tests, if needed and/or specified that the test must be rushed. Rush charges will only apply to those tests in which rushing the sample testing implies an actual cost.
1 BUSINESS DAY TURNAROUND TIME = 100% SURCHARGE (When applicable)
2 BUSINESS DAY TURNAROUND TIME = 75% SURCHARGE (When applicable)
3 BUSINESS DAY TURNAROUND TIME = 50% SURCHARGE (When applicable)
4 BUSINESS DAY TURNAROUND TIME = 25% SURCHARGE (When applicable)
Sample matrix may affect feasible turnaround time
Note for Asbestos: A prep charge fee will be incurred if the samples are prepped but not able to be analyzed due to step rules for overloading. Bulk PLM that requires a separate report and analysis for individual layers will be charged accordingly, per layer.
A & B Labs will pay for the outgoing sample kit shipment costs if the kit order is received 5 business days in advance by using the most cost effective means of shipping available (Examples: UPS Ground Service, FedEx Ground, FedEx Express 3 Day, etc…). For International shipping, the client is responsible for shipping costs both outbound and inbound.
A & B Labs can provide sample media (at cost with a surcharge) provided the laboratory is given at least 5 days notice. Routine kits include PVC filters, MCE filters, sorbent tubes, chain of custody forms and Federal Express return shipment forms with A & B Labs’ ID number. Other media, pumps and related equipment are available for additional charges. All sample media will be charged to the client immediately after the media kit is ordered or given to the client.