Microbial Contamination Testing Laboratory

The Microbial Contamination Testing Laboratory (MCTL) is located at Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Hospital Ave, Nedlands. The laboratory holds a TGA licence (MI-26102004-LI-000077-1) to perform Microbiological Contamination Testing, and also provides services that are NATA accredited.

Testing involves the detection and surveillance of low level microbial contamination in a range of samples related to the manufacture of biological therapeutic goods and in a range of samples related to clinical procedures.

Available tests:

• Microbiological surveillance of fibre optic scopes to demonstrate effective cleaning and disinfection processes
• Detection of micro-organisms in human tissue for donation (includes musculoskeletal tissue, specialised cells for tissue therapies and indirect testing of donated corneas).
• Bioburden analysis of manufactured material as defined in agreement with a client
• Spore strip testing to demonstrate effectiveness of sterilisation procedures
• Environmental monitoring for clean areas by air sampling, contact plates and/or settle plates which have been collected by the client and submitted for testing.

Clients utilising the service benefit from:

• An individually tailored service
• A dedicated team of technicians and scientists
• GMP compliance
• Access to audit reports and procedures
• Prompt testing and reporting of results.