Overview of Our Laboratory Testing Services

Overview of Our Laboratory Testing Services

Specialised Testing Laboratory Services

Established in 1999, Assurecloud offers laboratory testing services  across South Africa and representation in Zambia. This allows us to carry out food and beverage testing close to the source with minimal impact on transport and storage of samples, to deliver quick and accurate results

Sample vials being handled by a technician as part of AssureCloud’s ISO-accredited laboratory testing services
Lab technician preparing a food sample for AssureCloud’s accredited food and beverage testing procedures

Our Laboratories

We have custom-built, state-of-the-art chemical, diagnostic, and microbiological laboratories, enabling us to provide a broad range of testing and examination services. Our broad geographic footprint allows us to carry out testing close to the source, with minimal transport and storage impacts on samples, and to deliver quick and accurate results. All our facilities function as accredited laboratory services with reliable methods, equipment, and operational integrity supporting the industry cycle and manufacturing practices.

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Microbiological Laboratory

We offer a broad range of services for microbiological testing of swabs, water samples for all the major pathogenic, indicator and spoilage microorganisms.

Micro Testing

  • Food Product Analysis (Pathogens, indicator and spoilage organisms)
  • Legionella Analysis
  • Hygiene Analysis (Surface and Hand Swabs)
  • Airplate Analysis
  • Salmonella Serotyping
  • Listeria Detection
  • Water testing – drinking water quality
Specialist analyzing microbial growth during analytical laboratory services for food safety assurance

Microbiological Laboratory

We offer a broad range of services for microbiological testing of swabs, water samples for all the major pathogenic, indicator, and spoilage microorganisms. Our lab testing services and new procedures are designed to meet strict specifications and serve specific client needs through validated analysis methods that prioritise quality, health, and safety.

Micro Testing

  • Food Product Analysis (Pathogens, indicators, and spoilage organisms)
  • Legionella Analysis
  • Hygiene Analysis (Surface and Hand Swabs)
  • Airplate Analysis
  • Salmonella Serotyping
  • Listeria Detection
  • Water testing – drinking water quality

Each test follows a validated procedure with defined parameters, using state-of-the-art equipment and aligned to industry standards to support field operations.

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Our mission is simple: to help you prevent recalls, protect your brand, and uphold consumer safety because we want to make the world a safer place.

Chemistry Laboratory

AssureCloud’s chemical laboratories are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art chromatographic and mass spectrometric equipment in support of our endeavors to consistently provide best‑in‑class analytical and testing services. We determine physical and chemical parameters of test samples, identifying and measuring target components in various materials and matrices – food, feed, water, environmental, or product. Each method is selected to meet specific client needs and follows standard procedures to maintain data integrity.

Water and Waste Chemistry Testing

  • Full SANS241 Analysis
  • Heavy Metals
  • Chemical Oxygen Demand
  • Phenol Analysis
  • Inorganics

These analyses are used to determine compliance with national standards, support health and safety efforts, and compare the different performance data across samples.

 

Nutritional Testing

  • Determination of nitrogen and protein by the Dumas Method
  • Crude fibre
  • Sodium by ICP
  • Determination of ash and moisture
  • Total sugars (Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Maltose, and Lactose)
  • Total fat (Saturated, Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, Trans ) and Cholesterol by FID
  • Density
  • Glycaemic carbohydrate
  • Calculation of energy and carbohydrates
  • Calculation of salt from sodium analysis results
  • Preservatives (Sorbate and Benzoate) and Caffeine
 

CO₂ Analysis and Testing

  • Determination of total sulphurs in carbon dioxide (CO₂)
  • Determination of permanent gases in carbon dioxide (CO₂)
  • Determination of BTEX and hydrocarbons except 1-Butene in carbon dioxide (CO₂)
  • Determination of purity of carbon dioxide (CO₂) by the Caustic Absorption Method

Food Chemisty Testing

  • Full Nutritional Label Claim Analysis (R146. Regulation)
  • Heavy Metal Analysis
  • Allergen Testing (All legally required Allergens)
  • Mycotoxin Testing
  • Fish Meal Analysis
 

Histamine and Heavy Metal Testing

  • Histamine
  • Heavy metals cadmium (Cd) , Lead (Pb ) by GFAAS
  • Mercury by direct mercury analyser
 

Raw Milk Testing

  • % Fat using Rose-Gottlieb method
  • % Protein using Kjeldahl Method (ISO8968)
  • % Moisture / Solids using Gravimetric Method (ISO6731)
  • % Salt / Chloride – Potentiometric Titration (ISO1738)
  • pH e.g., Butter serum (ISO 7238)
  • Freezing Point – Thermistor Cryoscope (ISO 5764)
  • Milk Micro – TPC; Coli; Ecoli; Listeria –plate methods

Chemistry Laboratory

Assurecloud’s chemical laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art chromatographic and mass spectrometric instruments in support of our endeavours to consistently provide the best analytical and testing services. Our services include the determination of the physical and chemical characteristics of test samples and the identification and determination of target components in a variety of matrices, including food, feed, water, environmental and products. The target components are determined by client needs.

Water and Waste Chemistry Testing

 
  • Full SANS241 Analysis
  • Heavy Metals
  • Chemical Oxygen Demand
  • Phenol Analysis
  • Inorganics
 

Nutritional Testing

 
  • Determination of nitrogen and protein by Dumas Method
  • Crude fibre
  • Sodium by ICP
  • Determination of ash and moisture
  • Total sugars (Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Maltose and Lactose)
  • Total fat (Saturated, Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, Trans ) and Cholesterol by FID
  • Density
  • Glycaemic carbohydrate
  • Calculation of energy and carbohydrates
  • Calculation of salt from sodium analysis results
  • Preservatives (Sorbate and Benzoate) and Caffeine
 

CO₂ Analysis and Testing

 
  • Determination of total sulphurs in carbon dioxide (CO₂)
  • Determination of permanent gases in carbon dioxide (CO₂)
  • Determination of BTEX and hydrocarbons except 1-Butene in carbon dioxide (CO₂)
  • Determination of purity of carbon dioxide (CO₂) by the Caustic Absorption Method

Food Chemisty Testing

  • Full Nutritional Label Claim Analysis (R146. Regulation)
  • Heavy Metal Analysis
  • Allergen Testing (All legal required Allergens)
  • Mycotoxin Testing
  • Fish Meal Analysis

Histamine and Heavy Metal Testing

  • Histamine
  • Heavy metals cadmium (Cd) , Lead (Pb ) by GFAAS
  • Mercury by direct mercury analyser

Raw Milk Testing

  • % Fat using Rose-Gottlieb method
  • % Protein using Kjeldahl Method (ISO8968)
  • % Moisture / Solids using Gravimetric Method (ISO6731)
  • % Salt / Chloride – Potentiometric Titration (ISO1738)
  • pH e.g. Butter serum (ISO 7238)
  • Freezing Point – Thermistor Cryoscope (ISO 5764)
  • Milk Micro – TPC; Coli; Ecoli; Listeria –plate methods
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Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Assurecloud has the ability to isolate and identify viruses and bacteria from sick animals using traditional microbiological methods as well as molecular techniques, thus aiding veterinarians in a diagnosis and treatment plan in support of the poultry sector and the growth of this sector that supports food security in the country to a large degree.

 

Diagnostic Testing

 

  • Pathogenic bacterial isolations and ID
  • Antimicrobial sensitivity tests
  • Parasitology tests – Worm Eggs and Coccidia
  • Rapid diagnosis of disease using polymerase chain reaction
  • Virus isolations of poultry pathogens
  • Trichinella on meat products
  • Serology tests for Poultry diseases (e.g., AI, NCD, IBV, IBD, REO, MS, MG, Salmonella)

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Assurecloud has the ability to isolate and identify viruses and bacteria from sick animals using traditional microbiological methods as well as molecular techniques, thus aiding veterinarians in a diagnosis and treatment plan in support of the poultry sector and the growth of this sector that supports food security in the country to a large degree.

  • Pathogenic bacterial isolations and ID
  • Antimicrobial sensitivity tests
  • Parasitology tests – Worm Eggs and Coccidia
  • Rapid diagnosis of disease using polymerase chain reaction
  • Virus isolations of poultry pathogens
  • Trichinella on meat products
  • Serology tests for Poultry diseases (e.g. AI, NCD, IBV, IBD, REO, MS, MG, Salmonella)

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Whether you need microbiological, chemical, or veterinary diagnostic services, AssureCloud delivers accurate, accredited results that keep your business compliant and your operations moving. 

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