Air and Surfaces Analyses
Air and surface analyses
Monitoring indoor air quality, controlling the microbiological quality of equipment and healthcare areas, and ensuring that staff follow good hygiene practices are constant concerns for healthcare facilities.
Our laboratories can assist you with microbiological and mycological monitoring of areas where environmental conditions must be controlled.
Our air and surface analysis services
Air analysis
Surface analysis
Reporting of results
Our air and surface analysis services
Air analysis
Bacteriological air testing: sampling by impaction on agar, counting and identification of bacteria found
Mycological air testing: sampling by impaction on agar, counting and identification of moulds found
Surface analysis
Bacteriological control of surfaces by sampling with contact-type agar or swabbing, counting and identifying the bacteria found
Mycological control of surfaces: sampling with contact agar, counting and identification of moulds found
Reporting of results
Interim results available after 3 days for bacteria and 5 days for moulds
Final results between 5 and 9 days
Regulations
Decree of February 1, 2010, on the monitoring of Legionella in domestic hot water production, storage, and distribution systems
Decree of December 14, 2013, on general requirements applicable to facilities subject to the declaration regime under heading No. 2921 of the nomenclature of facilities classified for environmental protection
Decree of December 14, 2013, on general requirements applicable to facilities subject to registration under heading No. 2921 of the nomenclature of facilities classified for environmental protection.
DGS Circular No. 2002/243 of April 22, 2002, on the prevention of legionella risk in healthcare facilities.
Circular DGS No. 2002/273 of May 2, 2002, on the dissemination of the report of the French High Council for Public Health on the management of risks related to Legionella.
Circular DGS/SD7A-DHOS/E4-DGAS/SD2 No. 2005-493 of October 28, 2005, on the prevention of Legionella risk in social and medico-social accommodation facilities for the elderly
Circular No. DGS/EA4/2010/448 of December 21, 2010, on the responsibilities of regional health agencies in implementing the decree of February 1, 2010, on the monitoring of Legionella in hot water production, storage, and distribution systems
Circular No. DGS/EA4/2010/289 of July 27, 2010, on the prevention of infectious risks, particularly Legionnaires' disease, in whirlpool baths (spas) for collective use and open to the public
FD T90-522 Technical guide for sampling water for Legionella testing.
NF T 90-431 Water quality – Detection and enumeration of Legionella spp. and Legionella pneumophila
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Leading companies in this service
Normec Abiolab
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Air and surface analysis involves microbiological and mycological testing to detect bacteria and mould in indoor environments. It is carried out in healthcare facilities and controlled areas to ensure hygiene and safety.
Testing is crucial for preventing the spread of infections, monitoring hygiene practices, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. It helps protect patients, staff, and visitors in sensitive environments such as hospitals and care facilities.
Services include bacteriological and mycological air testing by impaction on agar, as well as surface sampling using contact agar or swabs. Results are typically available within 3 to 9 days, depending on the microorganisms analysed.