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Coliform Testing As An Andicator Of Sewage Contamination

November 21, 2010 by
Coliform

Coliform testing is routinely used as an indicator of sewage contamination. Sewage contamination is a concern because it may contain potentially infectious organisms such as such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Shigella. Exposure to sewage contamination increases the risk of gastrointestinal infections and other related illnesses. Sources of sewage contamination may include raw sewage overflows, severe flooding and leaking sewer lines or septic tanks. To determine the potential health … [Read more...]

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Mold Testing Laboratory In Toronto

September 5, 2010 by

Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) is a leading mold testing laboratory in Toronto Area (GTA) and the rest of Canada. As a mold and bacteria laboratory, the lab specializes in the analysis of air and surface samples for: Bacteria including Coliforms, E.coli, Legionella testing, and total aerobic and anaerobic counts Mold analysis by culture methods: culturable air samples such as RCS, BioCassette, Andersen, SAS, etc. Mold analysis by direct microscopic examination: … [Read more...]

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MBL is Proficient For Bacteria Testing

January 5, 2010 by

The Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc.(CALA) has rated MBL proficient for the following bacteria testing: Test Parameter Method Of Analysis Status Escherichia coli (E. coli) Membrane Filtration (DC-Agar) Proficient Fecal (Thermotolerant) Coliforms Membrane Filtration (mFC) Proficient. Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) Membrane Filtration (PCA) Proficient Total Coliforms Membrane Filtration (DC-Agar) Proficient. Escherichia coli (E. … [Read more...]

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MBL is using ASTM D7391 – 09 Standard Test Method to Analyse Non-viable Air Samples

October 20, 2009 by

Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) inc., is now using the new ASTM method D7391-09 for analysis of non-viable air samples. Until recently, there has been no standard method by which to analyze non-viable air samples collected by inertial impaction samplers such as Air-O-Cell, Allergenco-D, micro 5 and other similar samplers. The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) International published the new standard method, D7391-09 entitled "Standard Test Method for … [Read more...]

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An Alternative Calculation Procedure for Airborne Particulates

October 3, 2009 by

The current ASTM Standard Test Method for Categorization and Quantification of Airborne Fungal Structures in an Inertial Impaction Sample by Optical Microscopy (D 7391-09) has outlined the procedures for calculating airborne fungal structures (FS). For slit impactors such as Air-O-Cell and Allergencos the calculation for fungal structures (or particulates) is based on traverses analyzed. For details click An Alternative Calculation Procedure for Airborne Particulates. … [Read more...]

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Human Pathogens and Toxins Act

September 9, 2009 by

ATTENTION: PERSONS HANDLING HUMAN PATHOGENS AND TOXINS On June 23rd, 2009, the Government of Canada passed the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act. This Act is designed to protect the health and safety of the public against the risks posed by human pathogens and toxins. Under this Act, persons responsible for activities involving human pathogens and toxins are required to register their laboratory or facility by September 21st, 2009. To register and to get more information, please visit … [Read more...]

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Standard Test Method for Categorization and Quantification of Airborne Fungal Structures in an Inertial Impaction Sample by Optical Microscopy

August 20, 2009 by

The ASTM International has published the first standard method for enumeration and identification of spores collected on inertial impactors. Currently, there are significant differences in the methods used by labs to analyse spore traps. These differences have made comparison of results from various labs difficult. The method "ASTM D7391 - 09 Standard Test Method for Categorization and Quantification of Airborne Fungal Structures in an Inertial Impaction Sample by Optical Microscopy" will help … [Read more...]

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MBL on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin

July 7, 2009 by

Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) is now utilizing popular social media networks, twitter, linkedin and facebook to get our message to the public. As one of Canada's leading Environmental Microbiology Laboratory we decided to utilize these social networks to connect with the public and indoor air quality (IAQ) professionals. Our goal is to provide free, accurate informational tips regarding indoor mold and bacteria. Those interested can follow us on twitter, facebook and … [Read more...]

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Winners Of The Mold Training Course

June 13, 2009 by

MBL is happy to announce the winners of the mold training course at the AIHce Expo 2009 held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Congratulations to the following lucky winners of the mold training course "How to Recognize Indoor Mold, Develop Effective Sampling Strategies, And Interpret Laboratory Results" Name: Brad Walker Company: MWI Consultants, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Name: Melissa Smith Company: Transuranic Waste Processing Center, Lenoir City, Tennessee, USA Name: Vic … [Read more...]

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Microbiology Laboratory Services

March 14, 2009 by

Do you have a testing laboratory that is flexible to your needs and can offer guidance? When you need your samples tested, we believe you shouldn't have to wait. If you're looking for a testing laboratory that can guide you through the test results, then you will want to watch this important three minute presentation from MBL. 3-Minute Video: Click To Watch! … [Read more...]

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