National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia
Scope of Accreditation
Symbio Laboratories Pty Ltd
Site
Brisbane Microbiology Laboratory
Accreditation No.
2455
Site No.
1078
Date of Accreditation
11 Oct 1973
Contact
Ms Ginna Camacho P: +61 1300703166
Availability
Services available to external clients
Scope of Accreditation
Brisbane Microbiology Laboratory
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Agribusiness
| Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis for microorganisms | Bacterial isolates; Mould isolates; Yeast isolates | Identification | MALDI-TOF | In-house method M39.0 using Bruker Library version BDAL-7311 |
| Pet foods; Stockfeeds | Plate count | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 990.12 | |
| Lactic acid bacteria | Pour plate | ISO15214 | ||
| Coliforms | Pour plate | AS 5013.4, | ||
| Salmonella spp. | PCR - Multiplex | in-house method M16.10 - Food Biotech, 29 | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AFNOR 3M 01/06-09/97 | ||
| Pseudomonas spp. | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AS 5013.21 | ||
| Yeasts and moulds | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 997.02 | ||
| Clostridium perfringens | Pour plate | AS 5013.16 | ||
| Yeasts and moulds | Pour plate | AS 5013.29 | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Pour plate | AS 5013.8.2, ISO 21528-2 | ||
| Escherichia coli non O157 STEC serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 | PCR - Assurance GDS | AOAC 071301 | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AS 5013.24.2 | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.10 | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AOAC 2013.01 | ||
| Plate count | Pour plate | AS 5013.5, | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 991.14, AOAC 998.08 | ||
| Escherichia coli non O157 STEC serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 | PCR - BAX System | AOAC 091301, MLG 5B | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms - Thermotolerant | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.15 | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AOAC 2013.10 | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | PCR - Multiplex | in-house method M13.10 - Food Biotech, 29 | ||
| Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AFNOR 01/19 - 04/03 (in-house method M18.8) | ||
| Campylobacter spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment; Spread plate | AS 5013.6, | ||
| Bacillus cereus | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AS 5013.2 | ||
| Anaerobes | To be determined | In-house method M 4.1 | ||
| Lactobacillus spp. | Pour plate | In-house method M10.2 | ||
| Salmonella spp. | PCR - BAX System | AOAC 2003.09 | ||
| Escherichia coli O157 H7 | PCR - Assurance GDS | AOAC 2005.04 | ||
| Coliforms - Total | Pour plate | AS 5013.3 | ||
| Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AS 5013.12.1 | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.24.1 | ||
| Escherichia coli O157 H7 | PCR - BAX System | MLG 5 | ||
| Analysis for microorganisms in abattoirs | Meat | Salmonella spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AOAC 2013.01 |
| Escherichia coli O157 H7 | PCR - BAX System | AOAC 031002, MLG 5 | ||
| Escherichia coli O157 H7 | PCR - Assurance GDS | AOAC 2005.04, | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.10 | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.24.1 | ||
| Escherichia coli non O157 STEC serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 | PCR - BAX System | AOAC 091301, MLG 5B | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 991.14, AOAC 998.08 | ||
| Escherichia coli non O157 STEC serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 | PCR - Assurance GDS | AOAC 071301 | ||
| Escherichia coli non O157 STEC serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | USDA - MLG 5C.03 | ||
| Plate count | Pour plate | AS 5013.5 | ||
| Escherichia coli O157 H7 | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | USDA - MLG 5C.03 | ||
| Meat surfaces; Product contact surfaces | Salmonella spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AOAC 2013.01 | |
| Salmonella spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.10 | ||
| Plate count | Pour plate | AS 5013.5 | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 991.14, AOAC 998.08 | ||
| Plate count | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AOAC 990.12 | ||
| Plate count | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AOAC 990.12 |
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Environment
| Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis for enteric protozoa | Fresh waters; Swimming pool and spa waters | Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts - Detection and enumeration | Immunomagnetic separation | In-house method M65 |
| Analysis for microorganisms | Air - Indoor; Surfaces | Coliforms | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.3 |
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AOAC 991.14, AOAC 998.08 | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms - Thermotolerant | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.15 | ||
| Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AS 5013.12.1 | ||
| Coliforms | Pour plate | AS 5013.4 | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | AOAC 2003.09 | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AOAC 2013.10 | ||
| Plate count | Pour plate | AS 5013.5 | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AOAC 2013.01 | ||
| Plate count | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 990.12 | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.10 | ||
| Bacterial isolates; Mould isolates; Yeast isolates | Identification | MALDI-TOF | In-house method M39.0 using Bruker Library version BDAL-7311 | |
| Estuarine waters; Fresh waters; Industrial waters - Treated, recirculating; Marine waters; Potable waters; Recycled waters; Sewage; Swimming pool and spa waters; Trade wastes | Escherichia coli; Coliforms - Thermotolerant | Membrane filter | AS 4276.5 | |
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Defined substrate technology | AS 4276.21 | ||
| Plate count | Spiral plate | In-house method M2.1.3 | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms; Coliforms - Thermotolerant | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 4276.6 | ||
| Legionella pneumophila; Legionella spp. | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AS 3896 | ||
| Clostridium perfringens (including spores of sulfite reducing Clostridia) | Pour plate | AS 4276.17.1 | ||
| Enterococci | Membrane filter | AS 4276.9 | ||
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Membrane filter | AS 4276.13 | ||
| Estuarine waters; Fresh waters; Industrial waters - Treated, recirculating; Marine waters; Potable waters; Recycled waters; Sewage; Swimming pool and spa waters; Trade wastes; Waters containing biocides | Bacteriophage - F-specific; Bacteriophage - Somatic | Pour plate | APHA 9224 A, B, C, E | |
| Estuarine waters; Fresh waters; Industrial waters - Treated, recirculating; Marine waters; Potable waters; Recycled waters; Swimming pool and spa waters; Trade wastes | Legionella pneumophila; Legionella spp. | Membrane filter | ISO 11731 | |
| Surfaces | Coliforms - Thermotolerant | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AFNOR 3M-01-02-09-89-C (in-house method M8.7) | |
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 051801 (in-house method M8.8.3) | ||
| Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AFNOR 01/19 - 04/03 (in-house method M18.8) | ||
| Salmonella spp. | PCR - Multiplex | in-house method M16.10 - Food Biotech, 29 | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | PCR - Multiplex | in-house method M13.10 - Food Biotech, 29 | ||
| Analysis for microorganisms | Estuarine waters; Fresh waters; Industrial waters - Treated, recirculating; Marine waters; Potable waters; Recycled waters; Sewage; Swimming pool and spa waters; Trade wastes | Heterotrophic colony count | Pour plate | AS 4276.3 |
| Analysis for planktonic microalgae and cyanobacteria | Estuarine waters; Fresh waters; Industrial waters; Marine waters; Potable waters; Sewage; Swimming pool and spa waters; Trade wastes | General biomass | Microscopic examination | In-house method M61 |
| Estuarine waters; Fresh waters; Industrial waters; Potable waters; Swimming pool and spa waters; Trade wastes | Cyanobacteria - Identification to species level; Enumeration; Identification | Microscopic examination | In-house method M60 |
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Food and Beverage
| Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis for microorganisms | Bacterial isolates; Mould isolates; Yeast isolates | Identification | MALDI-TOF | In-house method M39.0 using Bruker Library version BDAL-7311 |
| Beverages; Cereal products; Cocoa and cocoa products; Confectionery; Crustaceans; Dairy products; Dehydrated foods; Eggs and egg products; Fish; Frozen prepared meals; Fruit and fruit products; Gelatine and other gums; Herbs and spices; Honey; Meat and meat products; Mixed foods; Molluscs (including shell); Nuts and nut products; Poultry and poultry products; Sugar products; Vegetables and vegetable products | Coliforms - Thermotolerant | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AFNOR 3M-01-02-09-89-C (In-house method M8.7) | |
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms - Thermotolerant | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.15 | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AS 5013.24.2 | ||
| Clostridium perfringens | Pour plate | AS 5013.16 | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.24.1 | ||
| Yeasts and moulds | Pour plate | AS 5013.29 | ||
| Campylobacter spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.6 | ||
| Yeasts and moulds | Spread plate - Petrifilm | |||
| Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AS 5013.12.1 | ||
| Plate count | Pour plate | |||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 991.14, AOAC 998.08 | ||
| Escherichia coli non O157 STEC serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 | PCR - BAX System | AOAC 091301, MLG 5 | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AOAC 2013.01 | ||
| Lactic acid bacteria | Pour plate | ISO15214 | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Qualitative selective enrichment | AS 5013.10 | ||
| Bacillus cereus | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AS 5013.2 | ||
| Lactobacillus spp. | Pour plate | In-house method M10.2 | ||
| Enterobacteriaceae | Pour plate | AS 5013.8.2, ISO 21528-2 | ||
| Escherichia coli O157 H7 | PCR - Assurance GDS | AOAC 2005.04 | ||
| Anaerobes | Pour plate | in-house method M4.1 | ||
| Pseudomonas spp. | Spread plate - Aerobic and anaerobic | AS 5013.21 | ||
| Escherichia coli non O157 STEC serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 | PCR - Assurance GDS | AOAC 071301 | ||
| Escherichia coli; Coliforms | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 051801 (in-house method M8.8.3) | ||
| Coliforms | Pour plate | AS 5013.4 | ||
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) - Automated (VIDAS) | AOAC 2013.10 | ||
| Beverages; Cereal products; Cocoa and cocoa products; Confectionery; Crustaceans; Dairy products; Dehydrated foods; Eggs and egg products; Fish; Frozen prepared meals; Fruit and fruit products; Gelatine and other gums; Herbs and spices; Honey; Meat and meat products; Mixed foods; Molluscs (including shell); Poultry and poultry products; Sugar products; Vegetables and vegetable products | Coliforms | Most probable number (MPN) | AS 5013.3 | |
| Beverages; Cereal products; Cocoa and cocoa products; Confectionery; Crustaceans; Dairy products; Dehydrated foods; Eggs and egg products; Fish; Frozen prepared meals; Fruit and fruit products; Gelatine and other gums; Herbs and spices; Honey; Meat and meat products; Molluscs (including shell); Nuts and nut products; Poultry and poultry products; Sugar products; Vegetables and vegetable products | Salmonella spp. | PCR - BAX System | AOAC 2003.09 | |
| Beverages; Cereal products; Cocoa and cocoa products; Confectionery; Crustaceans; Dairy products; Dehydrated foods; Eggs and egg products; Fish; Frozen prepared meals; Gelatine and other gums; Herbs and spices; Honey; Meat and meat products; Mixed foods; Molluscs (including shell); Nuts and nut products; Poultry and poultry products; Sugar products; Vegetables and vegetable products | Plate count | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AOAC 990.12 | |
| Beverages; Cereal products; Cocoa and cocoa products; Confectionery; Dairy products; Dehydrated foods; Eggs and egg products; Fish; Frozen prepared meals; Fruit and fruit products; Gelatine and other gums; Herbs and spices; Honey; Meat and meat products; Mixed foods; Molluscs (including shell); Nuts and nut products; Poultry and poultry products; Sugar products; Vegetables and vegetable products | Staphylococcus spp. - Coagulase producing strains | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AFNOR 01/19 - 04/03 (M18.8) | |
| Beverages; Cereal products; Confectionery; Crustaceans; Dairy products; Dehydrated foods; Eggs and egg products; Fish; Frozen prepared meals; Fruit and fruit products; Gelatine and other gums; Herbs and spices; Honey; Meat and meat products; Mixed foods; Molluscs (including shell); Nuts and nut products; Poultry and poultry products; Sugar products; Vegetables and vegetable products | Escherichia coli O157 | PCR - BAX System | AOAC 091301, MLG 5 | |
| Cereal products; Cocoa and cocoa products; Confectionery; Crustaceans; Dairy products; Dehydrated foods; Eggs and egg products; Fish; Frozen prepared meals; Fruit and fruit products; Gelatine and other gums; Herbs and spices; Honey; Meat and meat products; Mixed foods; Molluscs (including shell); Nuts and nut products; Poultry and poultry products; Sugar products; Vegetables and vegetable products | Enterobacteriaceae | Spread plate - Petrifilm | AFNOR 3M 01/06-09/97, AOAC 2003.01 | |
| Confectionery; Dairy products; Edible fats and oils; Fish; Fruit and fruit products; Herbs and spices; Liquid milk; Meat and meat products; Nuts and nut products; Poultry and poultry products; Vegetables and vegetable products | Salmonella spp. | PCR - Multiplex | in-house method M16.10 - Food Biotech, 29 | |
| Listeria monocytogenes; Listeria spp. | PCR - Multiplex | in-house method M13.10 - Food Biotech, 29 | ||
| Confectionery; Dairy products; Fish; Fruit and fruit products; Herbs and spices; Liquid milk; Meat and meat products; Nuts and nut products; Poultry and poultry products; Sugar and sugar products; Vegetables and vegetable products | Escherichia coli non O157 STEC serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145 | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | USDA-MLG5C.03 | |
| Escherichia coli O157 H7 | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | USDA-MLG5C.03 | ||
| Dairy products | Thermoduric organisms | Pour plate | AS 5013.28; in-house method M4.6 | |
| Liquid milk | Bacterial count | Flow cytometry | In-house method MT03 | |
| Analysis of physical and nutritional characteristics | Liquid milk | Somatic cell count | Flow cytometry | In-house method MT02 |
| Freezing point | Cryoscopy | ISO 5764/IDF 108 | ||
| Fat; Fat - Total; Freezing point; Lactose; Protein; Solids - Non-fat; Specific gravity | Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) | In-house method MT01 |
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Media Products
| Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological analysis of other healthcare or pharmaceutical products and accessories | Processed water | LAL bacterial endotoxin | Limulus amoebocyte lysate (LAL) | in-house method M6.3 |
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Accreditation No.
2455
Site No.
1078
Print date
22 May 2025
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