NPARU has extensive experience of microbiological analysis, in particular for airborne contaminants, and offers a wide range of microbiological tests. We are able to advise on the control and eradication of airborne particulates and micro-organisms.

We work on different projects relating to the identification and detection of micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria).

Our microbiological services include:

• Air monitoring e.g. the indoor air in houses, shops and factories for the identification of fungal spores. Unexplained indoor respiratory symptoms may be caused by microscopic fungal spores arising from moulds located in, for example, a damp cellar or old furniture

• Contact Plates e.g. for the control of work surfaces (microbiological analysis) for bacteria and fungi colonies

• Plates e.g. for measuring the effectiveness of cleaning regimes for hospital premises (Aspergillus in particular) or working surfaces in factories

E.g. Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, E.coli, Enteroc-bacteriaceae, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium sp, Pseudomona sp, Legionella sp, Aerobic bacteria and Anaerobic bacteria.

•  Identification of fungal colonies – as some fungi can be identified only by cultivation in agar plates

•  Fungal spores identification

•  Total viable aerobic count – for bacteria, yeast and mould

•  Monitoring the indoor air e.g. in libraries and museums

•  Quality control of material e.g. carpets or building material to ensure they are fungi free

•  Finger dabs e.g. control of personal hygiene for staff working in food companies or hospitals

•  Surface control cleaning