Nutraceutical Testing Services

Nutraceutical Product Testing for Microbial Identification 

Dietary supplements, prebiotics and probiotics, functional foods and beverages, or other various health and wellness products often contain complex mixtures of natural ingredients that can be susceptible to a variety of microbial contaminants. In instances where contamination is detected in nutraceutical products, you need a quick and reliable method for ensuring the microbial quality of these products, that goes beyond traditional phenotypic methods in accuracy and reproducibility. 

Our accurate Accugenix^® identification services provide the necessary information to track down the source of contamination and assess and mitigate consumer risk. This is vital for implementing corrective measures and mitigating future occurrences. Understanding the specific microorganisms present can also aid in assessing the risk associated with the contaminant and in making informed decisions about product recalls or additional nutraceutical safety testing. 

Nutraceuticals are diverse products and quality is imperative to their performance and safety. If making a probiotic, you will need to confirm that the efficacious microorganisms are present in your product. Just the same, when manufacturing nutraceuticals, products need to be free from unwanted and potentially harmful microbial contamination.

Our MALDI‑TOF microbial identifications provide a rapid, accurate, and cost‑effective solution for routine testing, supported by an industry‑leading spectra library optimized for bacteria, yeast, and fungi. When a species‑level identification cannot be confidently reached by MALDI‑TOF, our DNA sequencing methods (AccuGENX‑ID®) deliver definitive species resolution, enabling deeper insight for corrective and preventive actions in your environmental monitoring program.

Additionally, our single locus and multi-locus strain typing service is ideal for comparing bacteria of the same species to determine if your probiotic strains are indistinguishable or different from each other. The DNA sequences are compared to others in a database and the relationships are displayed in a phylogenetic tree, similar to a family tree. This strain-typing service provides clear insight into contamination sources by comparing DNA sequences of microbial contaminants. This resolution provides reliable results, detailed strain comparisons, evolutionary insights, and highthroughput processing for fast, scalable workflows and easy-to-interpret reports.

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Master Your Microbial Identification Data with Ease 

Discover the power of seamless data management with the Accugenix^® Customer Web Portal. This secure, intuitive platform revolutionizes the way you submit and analyze microbial samples for identification. With a comprehensive tracking and trending system, the portal adeptly handles all environmental isolates identified using Accugenix services. 

Key Features:

• Customizable data entry fields and reports tailored to your specific needs
• Compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements ensuring data integrity and security
• Advanced functionalities to sort and filter specific organisms enabling precise data analysis
• Detailed insights into the frequency of occurrence, Gram reaction, and other critical data points 

For added convenience, access the portal on the move with our mobile app. Simply search for “Accugenix” in the App Store or Google Play and stay connected with your ID data anytime, anywhere. 

Toxicology Studies 

Meet regulatory requirements for all your toxicology testing needs. Our exceptional team of scientists regularly design and perform nutraceutical safety testing programs ranging from acute through chronic toxicity and carcinogenicity studies. A broad range of in vitro and in vivo options are available as well as numerous routes of administration.

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