Microbiological Services

Ensuring Sterile Environments with Accurate Testing

Our in-house ISO 9001 microbiology laboratory provides end-to-end environmental monitoring and microbial testing services to support compliance with USP <797>, cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory standards. From surface and air sampling to incubation, enumeration, and identification, we deliver accurate results that keep your facility inspection-ready and safe for patients.

All samples are collected by our trained technicians (or submitted through our validated self-sampling kits), incubated in our laboratory, and analyzed using industry-standard methods. Reports are delivered quickly, with clear results and interpretation to guide next steps.

Comprehensive services

Our Services

Environmental Monitoring & Sampling

  • Viable Surface Sampling (contact plates, swabs)
  • Viable Air Sampling (passive settle plates & active air samplers)
  • Glove Fingertip Testing (for compounding staff competency)

Laboratory Analysis

  • Incubation & enumeration in compliance with USP <797>, <1116>, ISO 14698, and cGMP standards
  • Microbial identification (genus/species level) when action or excursion levels are exceeded

Compliance Tools & Support

  • Environmental monitoring programs (semiannual per USP <797>, with monthly or risk-based options available)
  • Media-fill kits for sterile compounding process validation
  • On-site training for staff on proper sampling technique (for trending or supplemental monitoring programs)

Your Preferred Partner

Why Choose Us for Microbiology Services?

SSA offers the responsiveness and service of a local provider, with the capabilities and infrastructure of a large, national company

Compliance-Ready Testing

All services are designed to meet USP <797> microbial monitoring requirements.” Change to “All services are designed to meet customer specifications, including USP <797>, FDA cGMP, EU GMP Annex 1, and other regulatory standards.

Full-Service Lab

Incubation, enumeration, and microbial identification handled entirely in-house.

Flexible Options

Choose on-site technician collection or use our self-sampling kits with direct lab submission.

Actionable Results

Reports highlight compliance status and corrective action needs, not just raw data.

Trusted by Healthcare Leaders

Supporting major health networks, pharmacies, and universities with reliable microbial monitoring.

Quality Assurance

Certifications & Accreditations

We don’t just hire technicians — we develop scientific safety experts.
With over 10 years of average experience and continuous training, our team delivers certified excellence your environment demands.

CETA / CNBT Accredited Certifiers

NSF Accredited Biosafety Cabinet Certifiers

IEST

NEBB-Certified for Testing, Adjusting and Balancing and Cleanroom Testing

ISO 9001 Certified Laboratory

Eagleson Institute

Certified Biomedical Equipment Technicians

Other Services

We test and certify controlled environments to ensure that your facilities are compliant with the required standards and customer specifications.

Testing and repair of fumehoods, laminar flow workstations, and isolators – ensuring operational safety and regulatory compliance.

Certification and repair of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) – ensuring operational safety and regulatory compliance.

Test and certification of sterile compounding pharmacies and pharmaceutical environments to ensure compliance with United States Pharmacopeia standards.

NEBB-Certified Testing, adjusting, and balancing of HVAC systems in critical environments.

We calibrate, maintain, service, and repair your analytical lab equipment. We work with you to ensure minimal equipment downtime, and ensure that your equipment is running smoothly.

Maintenance, inspection and repairs of biomedical and imaging equipment such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, MRI, CT, and X-ray – keeping your facility up and running to ensure patient safety.

On-site and laboratory calibration of mission-critical biomedical test equipment used in healthcare environments

High-quality HEPA and ULPA filters for scientific and industrial environments. We offer expert guidance to ensure the right fit for your equipment and compliance needs.