Protein Testing Services

ANALYZETESTING LABS offers extensive expertise across the protein sector, including beef, poultry, pork, and processed protein products. Our laboratories deliver consistent service to both large national producers and smaller operations, supported by experienced scientific teams and dedicated customer support.

All testing is conducted in U.S.-based, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and regulatory defensibility of results.

We provide a full suite of qualitative, quantitative, microbiological, and chemical testing services designed to support regulatory requirements and food safety programs throughout the protein supply chain.

Qualitative pathogen testing supports product release decisions, regulatory compliance, and food safety programs.

Pathogen testing includes:

• Campylobacter spp.
  
  
• Clostridium perfringens
  
  
• Escherichia coli O157:H7
  
  
• “Top 6” Non-O157 STEC
  
  
• Listeria monocytogenes
  
  
• Listeria spp.
  
  
• Salmonella spp.
  
  
• Shigella spp.
  
  
• Staphylococcus aureus
  
  

Yersinia enterocolitica

Quantitative testing supports trend analysis, process control verification, and shelf-life determination.

Quantitative testing includes:

• Aerobic & Anaerobic Plate Counts
  
  
• Bacillus cereus
  
  
• BAX System SalQuant™ for Salmonella Quantification
  
  
• Clostridium perfringens
  
  
• Coliform Counts (Total & Fecal)
  
  
• Escherichia coli O157:H7 MPN
  
  
• Enterobacteriaceae Count
  
  
• Gas-Forming Anaerobes
  
  
• Generic Escherichia coli Count
  
  
• Lactobacillus spp. Count
  
  
• Lactic Acid Bacteria Count
  
  
• Listeria monocytogenes MPN
  
  
• Mesophilic Aerobic/Anaerobic Spore Counts
  
  
• Pseudomonas spp.
  
  
• Psychrotrophic Plate Count
  
  
• Rapid Aerobic Plate Count
  
  
• Rapid Coliform Count
  
  
• Rapid Yeast & Mold Count
  
  
• Salmonella spp. MPN
  
  
• Staphylococcus aureus
  
  
• Streptococcus spp. (Total & Fecal)
  
  
• Sulfide-Reducing Sporeformers
  
  
• Yeast & Mold Counts
  
  

• ANALYZETESTING LABS provides microbial toxin testing to identify toxins associated with foodborne illness and spoilage.

  Microbial toxin testing includes:

  • Staphylococcal Enterotoxins
    
    
  • Bacillus Enterotoxin
    
    

• Beyond routine testing, we offer advanced microbial services to support investigations, validations, and regulatory needs.

  Special microbial services include:

  • Bacterial & Fungal Speciation
    
    
  • Bacterial & Fungal Subtyping
    
    
  • Customer Complaint Sample Analysis
    
    
  • Cooling Process Deviation Modeling
    
    
  • Environmental Monitoring Assessments
    
    
  • Foreign Material Identification
    
    
  • HACCP Critical Control Point (CCP) Validation Testing
    
    
  • Inoculated Pack & Challenge Studies
    
    
  • Meat Speciation
    
    
  • Microbial Serology
    
    
  • Microscopic Evaluations
    
    
  • Proficiency Testing Services
    
    
  • Spoilage Investigations
    
    
  • Thermal Death Time (TDT) & Cooking Instruction Validation Studies
    
    
  • Thermal Process Deviation Testing (Acid Phosphatase)
    
    

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• Chemical testing is essential for identifying residues and contaminants that may impact food safety and regulatory compliance.

  Chemical testing includes:

  • Antibiotics & Pesticides
    
    
  • Quantification of Food Additives & Preservatives
    
    
  • Chemical Residues from Production & Manufacturing
    
    
  • Identification of Foreign Objects (Metal, Plastic, Wood, Glass)
    
    
  • Ractopamine Analysis by LC-MS/MS
    
    
  • Import Assistance for Detained Products

• In addition to laboratory testing, ANALYZETESTING LABS supports protein operations through certification and audit services aligned with leading food safety standards.

  Audit & certification services include:

  • SQF
    
    
  • BRCGS Food Safety
    
    
  • FSSC 22000
    
    
  • GMP Audits
    
    
  • Animal Welfare & On-Farm Livestock Audits
    
    

  We support audits for beef, poultry, swine, livestock shows & rodeos, customer-specific programs, and American Humane Certified requirements.

• Our Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) support includes advanced digital solutions to replace manual spreadsheets and binders.

  Features include:

  • Automated EMP workflows
    
    
  • Real-time data visualization
    
    
  • Customizable swabbing plans
    
    
  • Corrective action tracking for failed sites
    
    

  Secure cloud-based data storage
  

• Our protein testing services help address common industry concerns, including:

  • Detection of microbial and chemical hazards
    
    
  • Support for traceability and quality control programs
    
    
  • Verification of labeling claims and nutritional accuracy
    
    

  Regulatory compliance for domestic and imported protein products