The CABI Microbial Identification Service provides a worldwide, high-quality and confidential service for the identification of filamentous fungi, yeasts and bacteria. We serve clients from a range of industries that include the pharmaceutical, food and manufacturing sectors, as well as research organisations working in agriculture, horticulture, quarantine, biodiversity assessment and biological control.

Using microbial screening equipment at CABI

What we do

Molecular identification of filamentous fungi, yeasts and bacteria
- Specialised DNA sequencing for accurate identification of difficult samples
- DNA fingerprinting
Morphological identification
Validation of reference microorganisms
Consultancy work such as sterility testing of products
Free identification service for CABI`s member countries
Testing for microbial contamination in the home or workplace

We have the in-house capability to definitively identify fungi (moulds and yeasts) and bacteria that contaminate laboratories, products and manufacturing processes, cause plant disease or environmental problems.

Contact us

For more information on our identification services, please use the links on the left or you can contact using the details below.
Email: microbiologicalservices@cabi.org
Telephone: +44 (0)1491 829016.

Please note – we accept pure cultures of fungi (including mould and yeasts), and bacteria grown on a firm agar medium. These should be mite-free (we can advise if this is a problem) and from sources unlikely to contain organisms pathogenic to man. We also accept dried specimens of fungi.

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