Quest Research And Analytics Inc.
SERVICES & EXPERTISE
At QRA, we work according to our customer's schedule to meet critical deadlines. Our testing methods are up to date and are followed diligently giving our customers peace of mind and helping them maintain their reputation. Below are a list of major tests conducted in our laboratory. Additional services are available, please contact us for additional testing requirements.
QRA is equipped with modern instruments and technologies to analyze different indicator microorganisms related to environmental contaminants.
FOOD
MICROBIOLOGY
QRA offers complete microbiological services to food industries which includes:
A. Microbial Quality
Determination
Total Plate Count
Aerobic/Anaerobic Sporeformers
Yeast and Mold Count
Total/Fecal Coliforms
Generic E.coli
Bacillus cereus
Staphylococcus aureus
Listeria monocytogenes
Clostridium perfringens
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B. Screening of Pathogens
Salmonella spp.
Listeria spp.
E.coli O157:H7
Listeria monocytogenes
C. Bacterial Identification
Identification upto species level
D. Yeast and Mold
Identificaton
Identification upto genus level
E. Environmental Hygiene
Monitoring
Air Quality
Swab Test
Water Quality
a. Total Coliforms
b. Fecal Coliforms
c. E. coli
d. Heterotropic Plate
Count
F. Shelf Life Determination
Determination of the stability of a product before spoilage.
TOXIN AND ALLERGEN TESTING
QRA provides a wide
range of food allergen
and toxin testing.
A. Fungal Toxin Testing
Total Aflatoxin
Fumonisin
Ochratoxin
Vomitoxin
Zearalennone
B. Microcystin Testing
C. Endotoxin Testing
D. Allergen Testing
Almond
Crustacean
Egg
Gliadin
Hazelnut
Milk
a. Casein
b. Beta-Lactoglobulin
Peanut
Sesame
Soy
a. Soy Bean Protein
b. Soy Flour Protein
E. Food Authentication
Species Identification
QRA also provides a wide range of consulting services to industries as well as individuals. Some of our areas of experstise includes but not limited to are general routine testing, air quality monitoring, shelf life studies, product safety and evaluation, hygiene & sanitation monitoring in various industries including petrochemical industries.
Please contact us for the consulting services you may require.
CONSULTING
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
A. Water
Bioburden
Total Plate Count
Total/Fecal Coliforms
E.coli
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Legionella spp.
HRB
IRB
SRB
Acid Producing Bacteria
Nitrifying Bacteria
Slime Forming Bacteria
Screening of Pathogens
a. E.coli
b. Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
c. Legionella spp
B. Sponges and Swabs
Total Plate Count
Yeast and Mold Count
Screening of Pathogens
a. Salmonella spp.
b. Listeria spp.
c. Listeria
monocytogenes
C. Soil and Compost
Total Plate Count
Yeast and Mold Count
Total Coliforms
Fecal Coliforms
E.coli
Salmonella spp.
D. Air Samples
Total Bacterial Count
Yeast and Mold Count
Bacterial Identification
Yeast and Mold Identification
E. Bulk Samples
Total Plate Count
Yeast and Mold Count
Total/Fecal/E.coli Count
Bacterial Identification
Yeast and Mold Identification
PRODUCT
MICROBIOLOGY
QRA offers microbiological consulting and testing to Pharmaceutical and Natural Health Product Manufacturing Companies. Our speciality areas are:
A. US Pharmacopeia Testing
USP<61> Microbial Enumeration Test
USP<62> Test for Specific Microorganism
USP<71> Sterility Test
USP<85> Endotoxin Test
USP<797 Sterile Preparation
B. Pre Sterilization Testing
Bioburden for raw and finished products
Total Microbial Count
Yeast and Mold Count
Aerobic/Anaerobic Sporeformers
Total Anaerobic Plate Count
C. Post Sterilization Testing
Endotoxin/pyrogen testing
Fungal Toxin Testing
Microcystin Testing
Biological Indicator Testing