Standard Testing Parameters & Scope
Operating under quality management protocols aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 standards in partnership with the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB).
| Analytical Domain | Key Parameters Tested | Core Instrumentation | Target Beneficiaries | Compliance Alignment |
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🌱 Soil Profiling
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pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Nitrogen, Available Phosphorus, Exchangeable Potassium (K), Organic Matter, Moisture Content | Benchtop pH/EC Station, Automated Kjeldahl System, Flame Photometer | Farmers, Plantation Estates, Soil Researchers, Fertilizer Formulators | ISO/IEC 17025 Pathway |
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💧 Water Quality
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pH, Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Salinity, Microbial Indicator Load, Trace Cations (Na, K, Ca) | Multi-parameter EC/TDS Probe, 5-Element Flame Photometer, Class II Biosafety Cabinet | Agricultural Irrigation, Aquaculture Farms, Food Processing Units | SLS / ISO Guidelines |
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🧪 Nutrient & Chemical
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Crude Protein, Total Nitrogen Content, Elemental Composition (Na, K, Ca, Li, Ba), Input Purity | Automated Digestion & Distillation Kjeldahl Unit, Flame Photometer | Animal Feed Mills, Agro-Chemical Formulators, Commercial Importers | AOAC Aligned SOPs |
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🧫 Microbial Analysis
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Total Viable Count (TVC), Yeast & Mold Count, Fungal Colony Characterization, Contamination Screening | Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet, Orbital Shaking Incubator, Digital Colony Counter | Agri-Food Exporters, Post-Harvest Handlers, Biofertilizer Manufacturers | Standard Microbiology SOP |
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🍞 Food & Post-Harvest
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Proximate Nutritional Composition, Moisture Content, Protein Fractionation, Shelf-Life Indicators | Halogen Moisture Analyzer, Kjeldahl Distillation Suite, Precision Incubator | Agro-SMEs, Food Entrepreneurs, Export Verification Bodies | National Quality Framework |
Procured Instrumentation Suites
Procured through the LKR 12.00M Ministry grant and university capital allocations to support testing precision and compliance.
Automated Kjeldahl System
Equipped with a 6-tube digestion block, neutralizing acid/base scrubber unit, and automatic steam distillation unit with endpoint detection for nitrogen/protein determinations.
5-Element Flame Photometer
Digital aspiration testing for Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Lithium (Li), Calcium (Ca), and Barium (Ba) across agricultural fluids, soil extracts, and fertilizers.
Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet
EN12469:2000 certified biosafety station with 99.9995% ULPA filtration efficiency for safe, sterile microbiological culturing and bioassay preparations.
Orbital Shaking Incubator
PID microprocessor-controlled benchtop shaking incubator (20–300 rpm, ambient +5°C to 60°C) for compound extractions, microbial fermentations, and liquid cultures.
Digital LED Colony Counter
Pressure-sensitive electronic pen probe counter with adjustable magnification (3x–9x) and audible feedback for rapid bacterial and fungal enumeration on agar plates.
Multi-Parameter Meters & Analyzers
Digital benchtop pH (0.00–14.00), EC (0.00–4.00 mS/cm), and TDS monitoring meters alongside precision halogen moisture balances and refrigeration units.
Four-Step Testing Workflow
Scope Selection
Identify target analytes or consult our technical team to determine appropriate parameters and required sample quantities.
Sample Dispatch
Collect, package, and deliver samples alongside the completed Sample Submission Form to the Makandura laboratory reception.
Analysis & Quality Run
Samples undergo testing in partitioned analytical and microbiology suites following validated standard operating procedures.
Report Issuance
Official analytical test certificates with technical interpretations are issued to the client in digital and physical formats.
Biotechnology Advisory & Commercial Problem-Solving
Beyond analytical diagnostic services, SABSTraC provides dedicated technology advisory consultations, process troubleshooting, and technical guidance for SMEs, agricultural cooperatives, and entrepreneurs.
- Batch troubleshooting for microbial contamination and bio-burden issues
- Tissue culture laboratory design, media formulation, and micropropagation troubleshooting
- Technical preparation for SLAB and national quality assurance compliance
- R&D trial execution for biofertilizers, organic inputs, and bioactive natural products
Request Advisory Support
Speak directly with Department of Biotechnology staff and technical coordinators regarding consultation terms.
Request Consultation