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Michelson Laboratories, Inc.’s microbiology department is staffed by industry-leading microbiologists skilled at performing routine testing to ensure overall product quality. We provide microbiological testing for food processing at all stages of production. Our testing programs and professionals provide the tools necessary to detect and identify pathogenic organisms. Michelson Laboratories, Inc. offers a wide range of methods to detect microorganisms, pathogens and many toxins of concern to the food professional.

Available and operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, we conduct testing procedures utilizing the sophisticated technologies of DNA Probe, ELISA, and Impedance. We routinely use conventional testing methodology including direct plating and isolation techniques.

We also perform on-site inspections to evaluate your environmental sanitary conditions. Michelson Laboratories, Inc. provides food processors the information, programs, and tools necessary to successfully identify problematic organisms and allows for the implementation of control measures that help prevent future contamination. Our state-of-the-art instrumentation, coupled with decades of industry experience, ensure accurate results in the shortest possible turn-around time.

We have invested major capitol in instrumentation not normally found in traditional food microbiology labs. This gives us a decided advantage in serving our customers using the latest technology, including, but not limited to:

• Automated instrumentation for microorganism identification using the Vitek® system.
• Automated Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for pathogen and toxin screening employing Vidas® technology.
• Impedance instrumentation for rapid turnaround time, using the Bactometer®.

Michelson Laboratories, Inc would like to announce the addition of the BAX® Detection System to its Microbiology Laboratory. The cutting edge technology utilizes genetic-based detection of pathogens for exceptional accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility. The majority of large food companies currently utilize BAX detection to reduce false positive results and minimize retesting.

The BAX system breaks down samples at the genetic level, using the power of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify DNA, resulting in highly accurate bacteria detection in raw ingredients, finished products, and environmental samples. The BAX method has numerous approvals including AOAC and the USDA/FSIS, and results can be obtained as soon as the next day. For more information on how the BAX Detection System could help your companies needs, please call us today and find out.

In addition, Michelson Laboratories, Inc. carefully applies the following microbiological methods and processes:

• FDA
• USDA
• SMWW
• USP
• Culture methods
• ELISA technology
• And many more