Looking ahead

As The Gateway to Microbiology, Lab M will continue to focus on the development and improvement of microbiological products. Our aim is to offer accurate, fast and reliable methods for the detection, isolation and identification of micro-organisms.

Lab M's Research and Development Group works in collaboration with key institutions and industry leaders to develop and trial new products that give faster results at lower cost. Conventional culture remains the most cost-effective and reliable way to enrich and enumerate micro-organisms in complex samples, but we are also developing DCM products designed for faster methods such as ELISA and PCR. Our proven magnetic bead technology can isolate and concentrate target organisms and, through our emerging chromogenic and fluorogenic products, we can culture and isolate specific groups of organisms with the presumptive diagnostic power of the chromogen/fluorogenic reaction.

We aim to help customers worldwide meet new and evolving challenges; for example, new methods of food production and handling now means testing for Campylobacter in poultry and pathogenic E. coli (including O157). Clinical microbiology is also responding to MRSA, Enterobacter (VRE) and Clostridium difficile. We keep abreast of the evolving regulatory environment and develop products to suit. For example, many of our products are manufactured to ISO approved formulations, and this range is also being expanded.

Lab M has a robust and active R&D strategy. If you have a special requirement, or are interested in collaborating on a technology or particular application, we would be pleased to hear from you. <Contact Us>