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Insights From The Q Lab
In an era of evolving regulations and rapid innovation, trusted science makes all the difference. At Q Laboratories, we draw on decades of expertise to explore the latest developments in microbiology, analytical chemistry, and quality assurance, helping industry leaders make informed, confident decisions and deliver safer, higher-quality products to market.
A Q Laboratories Case Study: Rapid Legionella Outbreak Response at a Resort Hotel
Managing Legionella risk is a high-stakes responsibility. For organizations responsible for water systems in healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and commercial properties, the health of occupants and regulatory compliance depend on proactive management of these systems. That’s why choosing the right laboratory
Is Your Water System’s Microbiological Testing Really FDA Compliant?
The FDA has been getting a little less predictable in the realm of microbiology. I first noticed the changes around January of this year (2025). Clickbait verbiage aside, there are two specific areas where we have seen not just an
Samples vs. Test Portions: What’s the Difference?
Following our previous blog and webinar, “Validation of Alternative Methods for Larger Test Portion Sizes: The Bigger the Better?”, we received many questions about the concept of sampling and its impact on laboratory methods. To address these questions, we felt
Understanding ST108 in 2025
This post is a follow-up to our July 2024 blog, Understanding the Fundamental Principles of the ST108 Standard. While there have been no official updates to the standard itself since its publication, this article dives deeper into its key components,
Validation of Alternative Methods for Larger Test Portion Sizes: The Bigger the Better?
To ensure proper monitoring within a food production chain, sampling and testing is performed on numerous test portions, and various food matrices and environmental surfaces. However, sampling is a stochastic process, and the uncertainty of results is increased by the
Insights from the 2024 AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting
What a week it was at the AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting! The annual event, held this year in Baltimore, Maryland, was jam packed with excellent technical sessions and discussions. The theme for this year was “Cultivating Leaders and Connecting Analytical
