Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory Monitoring of LARC

Abstract

Microbial free environment of a research facility is critical to maintain animal health. Establishing Microbiological Monitoring Program is mandatory to assure the quality of the system. Microbiological monitoring involves a set of microbial testing methods to detect, isolate and eliminate the harmful microorganisms to provide Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) environment within the facility. Microbial diagnostic practices should continuously monitor all the potential transmission routes to improve the methods and limiting the bioburden of clean areas of vivarium. Use of selective media and biochemical testing procedures can further identify the organisms to their genes & species level