Microbiological Analyses

Microbiology Experts

Our skilled microbiologists use a combination of proven traditional classic techniques and accurate, recognized rapid procedures, including DNA and PCR methodologies. An impressive level of expertise in all areas of food microbiology delivers accurate results, practical solutions and recommendations to any type of food operation.

DonLevy Laboratories performs the following tests on food products, environmental sponges, and swabs:

• Mesophilic Aerobic Plate Count
• Coliform and E. coli Direct Plating
• Enterobacteriaceae
• Coliform and E. coli MPN
• Coagulase Positive Staphylococcus aureus
• Yeast and Mold
• Lactic Acid Bacteria
• Mesophilic spores
• Thermophilic Spore Formers
• Clostridium perfringen
• Salmonella — Cultural
• Salmonella — BAX PCR
• Salmonella — GeneTrak DNAH
• Listeria monocytogenes — Cultural
• Listeria species — GeneTrak DNAH
• Listeria monocytogenes — BAX PCR
• Listeria monocytogenes — 24E BAX PCR
• Genus Listeria — BAX PCR
• Genus Listeria — 24E BAX PCR
• E. coli O157:H7 — Reveal Lateral Flow
• Non-O157 Shiga-toxin producing E.coli (STEC)

Numerous additional microbiological analyses are available upon request.

Please call 219-226-0001 or e-mail for information