Microbiology
Symbio Laboratories conducts thousands of tests each week covering a wide range of microorganisms. We test processed foods and ingredients, fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, water, air and effluent. We also have the technical capability to test and identify all typical food microorganisms using both traditional and rapid test methods, including DuPont BAX system, GDS Biocontrol PCR systems, and VIDAS platforms, just to name a few.
Microbiology Food Testing
Bacillus
Campylobacter
Clostridium
Enterobacteriaceae
Coliforms, E.coli
E.coli 0157 and Big STEC
Lactobacillus
Legionella
Listeria
Pseudomonas
Salmonella
Staphylococci
Vibrio
Yersinia
Yeasts and Moulds
Pesticide Residues and Heavy Metals
Australia has an excellent reputation for clean, green food, and the regulation and monitoring of pesticide use assures that this reputation is well deserved. Symbio Laboratories is recognised as a leading supplier of residue testing services by regulators and is involved in testing products as part of the Australian Government’s National Residue Survey.
Our experienced Chemists conduct thousands of tests per week, and Symbio Laboratories is continuing to develop and validate methods for an increasing list of chemical compounds. We also develop testing to suit the requirements of individual organisations.
Pesticide Residues and Heavy Metals Food Testing
Fumigants
Organophosphates
Insecticides & insect
Organochlorines
Growth Regulators and synthetic HGPs
Synthetic Pyrethroids
Acaricides
Carbamates
Antimicrobials
Fungicides
Antibiotics
Herbicides
PCB ‘s
Histamines
Routine Chemicals Analysis
Symbio Laboratories has the capability to complete a wide range of tests using traditional and rapid methods that assist in monitoring and maintaining quality assurance.
Routine Chemicals Analysis
Fat including Fat profiles – Saturated, Mono, Poly, Trans
Protein, Carbohydrate, Energy, Ash
Salt, Nitrites and Nitrates
Sulphur dioxide and Preservatives
Foreign Object Identification
Species Testing
Allergens
Moisture, pH, Brix and Free Fatty Acids
Phosphatase
Melamine
Sugar Profiles
Test Imported Foods as per the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) requirements
Mycotoxin Analysis
Mycotoxin Analysis Food Testing
Aflatoxins
Deoxynivalenol
Nivalenol
Zearalenone
Ochratoxin
Fumonisin
HT2 & T2 Toxin
Patulin