Isopharm laboratory offers an extensive range of UKAS accredited chemical and microbiological testing services. Browse the services available.
Isopharm laboratory offers an extensive range of UKAS accredited chemical and microbiological testing services.
We offer a modern approach to water testing, utilising our state-of-the-art facilities and techniques, as well as access to our exclusive Orange Box temperature-controlled transport.
SCOPE OF TESTING
| TEST | INSTRUMENT USED | STABILITY TIME | UKAS ACCREDITED | WATER TESTING |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | pH Meter | 5 days | YES | EWD, IWD, PLS |
| Conductivity | Conductivity Meter | 8 days | YES | EWD, IWD, PLS |
| Ammonium | Discrete Analyser | 1 month | YES | PLS |
| Appearance | Discrete Analyser | 1 month | YES | EWD, IWD, PLS |
| Chloride | Discrete Analyser | 1 month | YES | IWD, PLS |
| Nitrate | Discrete Analyser | 7 days | YES | PLS |
| Phosporus | Discrete Analyser | 1 month | YES | IWD, PLS |
| Silica | Discrete Analyser | 1 month | YES | IWD, PLS |
| Sulphate | Discrete Analyser | 8 days | YES | PLS |
| Total Hardness | Discrete Analyser | 1 month | YES | EWD, IWD, PLS |
| TOC and Oxidisable Substances | High Temperature Combustion Analyser | 7 days | YES | EWD, IWD, PLS |
| Calcium and Magnesium | Manual | 1 month | NO | IWD, PLS |
| Evaporation Residue | Manual | 7 days | YES | PLS |
| Peracetic Acid and Chlorine Dioxide | Manual | Pending Validation | NO | IWD, PLS |
| Total Viable Count 5 Days at 30°C (membrane filtration) | Manual | 24 hours | YES | EWD |
| Total Viable Count 3 Days at 35°C (membrane filtration) | Manual | 24 hours | YES | IWD |
| Total Viable Count 2 Days at 37°C (membrane filtration) | Manual | 24 hours | YES | EWD, IWD |
| Total Viable Count 3 Days at 22°C (membrane filtration) | Manual | 24 hours | YES | EWD, IWD |
| Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (membrane filtration) | Manual | 24 hours | YES | EWD |
| Environmental Mycobacteria (membrane filtration) | Manual | 24 hours | YES | EWD |
| Drying Function Surrogates | Manual | 24 hours | NO | ENDOSCOPE DRYER |
| Chemical Efficacy Surrogates (including Biofilm) | Manual | 24 hours (Tested by Engineer within 5 days of spiking) | YES (P.aeruginosa & S.aureus only) | EWD |
| Endotoxin Testing | Endotoxin Analyser | 24 hours (unless frozen) | NO | EWD, IWD, PLS |
| Mycobacteria spp by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) | qPCR Analyser | Pending Validation | NO | EWD |
Isopharm laboratories exclusive Orange Box system maintains the temperature of the samples between 2°C and 8°C during transportation for up to five days.
When it comes to managing a busy hospital department and your essential decontamination protocols, you want an all-encompassing service that’s there to support you every step of the way. Discover how Isopharm Hospital can support your needs.
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