Surface hygiene swabs provide a flexible method for collecting samples.
Taken from large or immovable items, where laboratory testing is difficult, swabs can be used on any surface.
Samples can be collected from air conditioning units, kitchen equipment, hospital wards and even carcass surfaces from abattoirs. In fact any area where hygiene is important.
Utilised by a variety of industries including ductwork specialists, samples are checked for Total Viable Counts or specific food spoilage or sewage indicator organisms. Recommendations are then suggested based on the levels or type of bacteria or fungi found.
It has proved a popular testing method with flood damage insurance claims, where there may be sewage contamination. Extensive experience in this area makes it easy to detect sewage and also aid insurance application claim forms.
From property developers and contractors to local authorities, hospitals and schools, the laboratory has a diverse range of clients.
Providing sample testing, analysis and advice and site management, extensive experience in field and laboratory work makes it easy to boast excellence in a variety of environmental projects.
Millers Barn
The Warren Estate
Lordship Road
Writtle
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3WT
UKAS accredited mobile laboratories ensuring that asbestos fibre counting can be carried out directly on any site, at any time of day or night, with immediate results and still provide service distinction.
Cavendish laboratories are UKAS accredited. UKAS accreditation is against the international standard ISO/IEC 17025, Laboratory Testing Accreditation Number 1643.
