Aerobiology Microbiology Lab
Our aerobiology microbiology lab provides independent, expert-led microbiology testing for air, surface, textiles, and materials. The lab supports product development, antimicrobial claims, and indoor air quality innovation.
Core Testing Capabilities
Scientist operating qPCR molecular testing system in microbiology lab
Our microbiology lab supports bacteriology and mycology testing for a wide range of microorganisms relevant to air, surfaces, textiles, and antimicrobial claims.
Bacteriology
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Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella, and others.
- Quantification via plate count, membrane filtration, qPCR
- High-accuracy inoculation and recovery methods
Testing Capabilities of Airmid’s Microbiology Lab Include
- Surface antimicrobial efficacy testing
- Fabric and filter material testing
- Disinfection validation protocols
- Time-kill studies and log reduction assessments
- Bioaerosol release and containment analysis
- ISO 27447: Antibacterial Activity of Photocatalytic Materials
- ISO 22196: Antibacterial Surface Testing
- BS EN ISO 20743: Antibacterial Activity of Textile Products
- ISO 17094: Antibacterial Activity of Photocatalytic Materials
Airmid’s Microbiology Lab
Unlike traditional bench tests, our walk-in environmental chambers allow simulation of real-world environmental factors:
- Temperature, humidity, and air flow
- Controllable bioaerosol challenge conditions
- Replication of typical indoor product use
- Test-to-failure protocols for durability studies
This capability is especially valuable when assessing antimicrobial persistence, mold control, and microbial filtration performance under dynamic conditions.
Let our microbiology team help you validate, innovate, and differentiate your product in the market. We welcome direct collaboration with R&D, regulatory, and product marketing teams.
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Reference Links
- ISO 17025 Overview – ISO.org
- INAB Accredited Testing Labs – INAB.ie
- ASTM E2180 – Standard Test Method
Key Words
Microbiology laboratory, Microbiology testing lab | Bacteria efficacy testing | anti -bacterial product validation | airborne bacteria test chamber | ISO testing | ISO antibacterial activity | bacteria load quantification | environmental chamber microbiology testing.
Keyword Phrases
- ISO 17025 microbiology lab
- microbiology testing Airmid
- bacteriology & mycology testing
- microbial claim validation indoor air quality
- independent microbiology lab Dublin
Other Tests
- Analysis and culture of airborne or dust samples with molecular methods (PCR/Real time PCR) for studies in virology, mycology, and bacteriology
- Antimicrobials/biocides assessment
- Bacteria, fungi, and virus inactivation
- Bioaerosol penetration and containment
- Characterization of microbial populations from air, dusts, and materials
- Disinfectant and sanitizer efficacy testing
- Fabric microbial penetration tests
- Isolation, quantitation, identification of bacteria, fungi, and bacterial viruses (bacteriophage)Microscopy and photomicrography
- Measure total viable count from solids, liquids and air as well as identification and enumeration of bacteria and fungi
- Microbiological testing for cosmetics
- Microbiological testing for medical devices
- Quantitative antimicrobial surface treatment & fabric testing
- Qualitative fungistatic testing
- Inter-laboratory cross checking comparison studies
- Customised contract research for all of the above microbiological testing
- View Accreditation Scope (ISO Airmid INAB.ie)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What makes Airmid’s microbiology lab different from traditional bench testing laboratories?
Unlike traditional bench tests, our microbiology lab operates in conjunction with walk-in environmental chambers that simulate real-world environmental factors including temperature, humidity, and air flow. This unique capability allows us to conduct controllable bioaerosol challenge conditions and replicate typical indoor product use scenarios. We can perform test-to-failure protocols for durability studies and assess antimicrobial persistence, mold control, and microbial filtration performance under dynamic conditions that mirror actual usage environments.
2. Which bacteria and microorganisms can your microbiology lab test for antimicrobial efficacy?
Our bacteriology capabilities include testing against a comprehensive range of microorganisms including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella, MRSA, and various fungi including Athlete’s Foot fungus. We use high-accuracy inoculation and recovery methods with quantification via plate count, membrane filtration, and qPCR molecular testing. Our lab supports both bacteriology and mycology testing for air, surfaces, textiles, and materials.
3. What ISO standards does your microbiology lab follow for antimicrobial testing?
We conduct testing according to internationally recognized standards including ISO 22196 for antibacterial surface testing, BS EN ISO 20743 for antibacterial activity of textile products, ISO 27447 and ISO 17094 for antibacterial activity of photocatalytic materials. Our lab also performs AHAM AC-5 microbial clean air delivery rate testing, which is the industry standard for evaluating airborne bacteria and virus removal performance of portable air purifiers.
4. Can you perform both surface and airborne microbial testing for the same product?
Yes, our integrated approach allows comprehensive testing across multiple exposure routes. We conduct surface antimicrobial efficacy testing, fabric and filter material testing, disinfection validation protocols, and bioaerosol release and containment analysis. Our environmental chambers enable us to assess how products perform against both airborne microorganisms and surface contamination simultaneously, providing complete antimicrobial performance validation under realistic conditions.
5. What types of antimicrobial claims can your microbiology lab validate?
Our lab can validate a wide range of antimicrobial claims including bacteria and virus elimination rates (such as 99.9% effectiveness), time-kill studies with log reduction assessments, antimicrobial persistence over time, and disinfectant efficacy. We support product development and regulatory submissions for antimicrobial coatings, textiles, air purification systems, surface treatments, and cleaning products. Our testing includes customized contract research, inter-laboratory cross-checking studies, and specialized protocols for medical devices and cosmetics.
