Microbial Identification Services

Q: How can microbial identification support environmental monitoring programs?

Microbial identification and strain differentiation help manufacturers investigate microorganisms detected through environmental monitoring. Methods such as WGS and ribotyping can provide information to help determine whether contaminating strains are persistent or transient within a facility.

Q: How is whole-genome sequencing used for microbial identification?

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) analyzes an organism's genetic information to provide detailed insights into microbial identity and strain relationships. It can help differentiate closely related microorganisms and support investigations into potential contamination sources.

Q: What is microbial identification testing?

Microbial identification testing determines the identity of microorganisms present in a sample. It helps food manufacturers investigate contamination, support quality control programs, and make informed food safety decisions.

Q: What is the difference between microbial identification and strain differentiation?

Microbial identification determines the identity of a microorganism, while strain differentiation helps distinguish closely related strains. Both approaches can support contamination investigations, environmental monitoring, and root-cause analysis.

Accurate microbial identification helps food manufacturers identify microorganisms, investigate contamination, and support food safety and quality control programs. Mérieux NutriSciences provides microbial identification and strain differentiation services, including ribotyping and whole-genome sequencing (WGS), to help manufacturers better understand microbial contamination and make informed decisions.

GMP-Certified Microbial Identification and Strain Differentiation Services

Our GMP-certified identification lab and molecular teams can support your identification needs using the MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry system, Vitek-MS, and Sanger sequencing capabilities. Our experts also use next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology and bioinformatics analysis to deliver WGS solutions.

We offer strain differentiation and organism typing services, including:

Microbial Identification

Our service is designed to accurately identify the specific type of organism present, providing valuable information for effective treatment and prevention measures. Trust us to provide reliable and efficient microbial identification services.

Ribotyping

Microbial identification involves analyzing genetic material to determine unique ribosomal DNA patterns and comparing them to known databases. Our ribotyping services are reliable, efficient, and essential for many applications.

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)

Our Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) method allows for the precise analysis of an organism's genetic makeup, enabling accurate identification of strains and species. You can have confidence in the accuracy and reliability of our microbial identification results.

Why Is Microbial Identification Important?

WGS provides in-depth DNA sequence information that allows for enhanced resolution of the entire genome and thus offers better discrimination between similar organisms than other identification or subtyping methods. This can be important for root-cause investigations to identify the source strain correctly.

WGS and ribotyping can be effective tools for the industry when developing facility-specific environmental monitoring programs to determine if there are persistent or transient contaminating strains in their environment and to deep-dive into any problem areas. In addition, WGS can be used to monitor starter cultures for quality control.

Microbial Identification Resources

Sample Pick-Up

Arrange convenient and secure pickup of your samples through our fleet of couriers.

Sample Supplies

Supplies are available for sampling, packing, storing, and shipping your samples.

MyMXNS Portal

Manage your daily food safety system with our easy-to-use, reliable customer portal.

How can microbial identification support environmental monitoring programs?

How is whole-genome sequencing used for microbial identification?

What is microbial identification testing?

What is the difference between microbial identification and strain differentiation?

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Need support with microbial identification, strain differentiation, or contamination investigations? Our team can help you explore testing solutions tailored to your food safety and quality control needs.

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