Antimicrobial Testing Services

Antimicrobial Product Efficacy Testing Services

Antimicrobial Surface Tests:

	ASTM E 2149 : Standard Test Method for Determining the Antimicrobial Activity of Immobilized Antimicrobial Agents Under Dynamic Contact Conditions) - Information about ASTM E2149
	JIS Z 2801 : Japanese Standard Test for Antimicrobial Product Activity and Efficacy) - Information about JIS Z 2801
	ASTM E 2180 : Standard Test Method for Determining the Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agents in Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials
	Minimum Inhibitory Concentration Test (MIC Test) - Information about MIC testing.
	Kirby-Bauer : Zone of Inhibition (ZOI) Testing - Information about Kirby-Bauer Zone of InhibitionTesting

Antimicrobial Fabric Tests:

	AATCC 100 : Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials - Information about AATCC 100
	AATCC 147 : Antimicrobial Fabric Test (Parallel Streak Method for Antibacterial Activity Assessment of Textile Materials)

Antimicrobial Test Laboratories can carry out nearly any ASTM, JIS, or AATCC test method involving microorganisms. If you are interested in a particular test, but it's not listed above, simply contact the laboratory and we will send you a price quote.

Custom Antimicrobial Product Efficacy Tests

There are myriad antimicrobial products under development, and they don't always "fit in the box" with respect to standard test methods. Often, custom tests are the most appropriate way to test the antimicrobial activity of a product.

	Custom "Real-Life" Microbial Challenge Studies
	Custom Modifications to Standard Antimicrobial Test Methods
	Custom "Worst-Case" Antimicrobial Activity Testing
	Custom "Best-Case" Antimicrobial Activity Testing
	Antimicrobial Technology Screening