Microbiological Confirmation and Identification (CONFIDENT)

Microorganism confirmation and identification are critical in several industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and feed. Requirements from regulatory bodies and customers alike are continually tightening, making accurate, rapid microbiological testing crucial for manufacturers to make critical decisions concerning quality and safety. Therefore, incorporating quality assurance measurements such as regular participation in proficiency testing can play a vital role in the overall laboratory performance.

AXIO Proficiency Testing is proud to support our global laboratory network with our Confirmation and Identification Scheme (CONF-IDENT). It is specifically designed to meet the needs of laboratories performing confirmation and/or identification of strains isolated from a sample using various techniques, from traditional biochemical/serological tests to more advanced genomic or molecular techniques (such as MALDI-TOF).