Healthy Infrastructure facility

Using traditional culture and molecular biology methods, we measure indoor air quality, test and validate antimicrobial strategies and provide microbial sampling and identification.

Equipment

Our facility consists of a Category 2 microbiological laboratory and a 43m3 environmental chamber and a wide array of instruments for the measurement of indoor air quality including temperature, relative humidity, ventilation, CO2, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) light intensity and biological matter.

Services provided

Indoor air quality

We have a wide range of indoor air quality monitoring equipment which we can employ to assess air quality an indoor environment (such as offices and classrooms) and test ventilation systems at your site. We can also advise on measures that can be taken to improve air quality and ventilation.

Testing and validation of antimicrobial strategies

We have many years of expertise in the testing and validation of antimicrobial strategies including hydrogen peroxide vapour instruments, isolation units and antimicrobial surfaces. We can test efficacy of antimicrobials on surfaces, in liquid and on surfaces using a wide range of microbial organisms.

Microbial sampling and identification

We have a wide range of microbiological samplers we can use to collect contaminants (e.g. biofilms, moulds) from various environments. We will then take the samples away for analysis and identification and advise on the best strategy for future prevention and elimination.