BIOTECH Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms
- Published in Analytical and Research Services
The Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms (PNCM) is one of the service laboratories under the BIOTECH Technical Services Program. It is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Laboratory for Biological Testing. The PNCM’s prime function is to collect and preserve strains, which have been isolated or acquired by the different projects of BIOTECH.
But due to numerous requests for microbiological analyses, the PNCM also extends various services to student, schools and the private sector.
Detection, enumeration, and identification of various microorganisms are conducted in PNCM for various samples such as food, feed, water, agricultural and environmental samples. Aside from these functions, PNCM also holds three externally funded projects related to corn, rice and environmental research.
Location
Room 204,National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology,
UPLB, College, Laguna
Contact person
Dr. Rosario G. Monsalud, Scientist IArmi R. Creencia, University Researcher II
Noel H. Tan Gana, University Researcher II
Eldrin DLR. Arguelles, University Researcher II
Nik Shawn C. Tabao, University Research Associate II
Rose May Anne D. Capanzana, University Research Associate I
Contact details
Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Telephone No.: (049) 536-2884 (not yet functional)
Mobile No.: 0946-200-1853
Reminders
Personal appearance for inquiries, consultation, submission of samples and payment is discouraged. Transactions can be done remotely via e-mail and phone call. Details on submission of samples, requirements for request of microbial cultures and online payment will also be sent through e-mail.The laboratory is operating in staggered work schedule to maintain health protocols during the pandemic. Delivery of results takes 4-6 weeks. Clients will also be informed for any changes in the turn-around time.
The laboratory serves different clients from universities, government institutions and private companies. All communications via e-mail will be answered within 3 days.
Specialized Equipment
(as of January 2021)- Light Microscope
- Biosafety Cabinet Level II
- Fumehood
- Freeze Dryer
- Incubators (30°C)
- Incubators (35°C)
- Incubators (37°C)
- Oven dryer
- Refrigerated Centrifuge
- Biofreezer
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Machine
- Spectrophotometer
- VITEK 2 Biomerieux Identification System (under maintenance)
- MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry (under maintenance)
Services
(as of May 2019)- Prices are subject to change without prior notice, and conditions may apply.
- The results of the analysis will be based on sample(s) submitted by the customer. The BIOTECH-UPLB does not guarantee that the sample(s) submitted corresponds to the batch/lot/shipment delivery indicated nor does BIOTECH guarantee that sample(s) submitted is/are the random preparation of the batch/lot/shipment delivery.
- At least 50% down payment is required for processing of samples for analysis and other services excluding sale of cultures in which 100% should be paid for processing of request to commence. For payment in cheque, please make it payable to BIOTECH-UPLB.
| Name of Test or Procedure | Non-Commercial Rate | Commercial Rate |
| SALE OF CULTURES | ||
|
Aerobic Bacteria (ampoule) |
Php473 |
Php842 |
|
Anaerobic Bacteria (ampoule) |
Php836 |
Php1419 |
|
Yeast (ampoule) |
Php473 |
Php842 |
|
Multicellular Fungi (ampoule) |
Php473 |
Php842 |
|
Aerobic Bacteria (active) |
Php520 |
Php926 |
|
Anaerobic Bacteria (active) |
Php920 |
Php1560 |
|
Yeast (active) |
Php520 |
Php926 |
|
Mulicellular Fungi (active) |
Php520 |
Php926 |
| MICROBIAL TEST OF WATERS | ||
|
Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) |
Php1230 |
Php1700 |
|
HPC + Detection of Total Coliforms |
Php1100 |
Php1650 |
|
HPC + Detection of Total & Fecal Coliforms |
Php1650 |
Php2200 |
|
HPC + Detection of Escherichia coli |
Php1780 |
Php2400 |
|
Detection of Total Coliforms |
Php1100 |
Php1650 |
|
Detection of Fecal Coliforms |
Php1650 |
Php2200 |
|
Detection of Escherichia coli |
Php1780 |
Php2400 |
|
Detection of Fecal Streptococci |
Php1780 |
Php2400 |
|
Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
Php1780 |
Php2400 |
| MICROBIAL COUNTS IN FOOD AND OTHER SAMPLES | ||
|
Aerobic Plate Count/Bacterial Count |
Php1230 |
Php1700 |
|
Yeast and Mold Count (Fungal Count) |
Php1500 |
Php1900 |
|
Detection and Count of Lactic Acid Bacteria |
Php1780 |
Php2400 |
|
Total Count and Evaluation of Microflora |
Php3150 |
Php4300 |
|
Isolation |
Php2600 |
Php3740 |
| DETECTION AND COUNT OF INDICATOR MICROORGANISMS/PATHOGENS IN FOOD AND OTHER SAMPLES |
||
|
Detection and Count of Total Coliforms |
Php1780 |
Php2400 |
|
Detection and Count of Fecal Coliforms |
Php1780 |
Php2400 |
|
Detection and Count of Escherichia coli |
Php1780 |
Php2400 |
|
Detection and Count of Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus |
Php1960 |
Php2660 |
|
Detection of Salmonella spp. |
Php1960 |
Php2660 |
|
Detection of Bacillus cereus |
Php1960 |
Php2660 |
|
Detection of Enterobacteriaceae |
Php1780 |
Php2400 |
|
Others |
Php1960 |
Php2660 |
| EFFICACY OF BIOCIDES | ||
|
Quantitative Suspension Test for the Evaluation of Bactericidal Activity |
Php5265 |
Php6600 |
|
Antimicrobial Cylinder Cup Plate Assay (Modified Kirby-Bauer Method) per one test organism, per sample |
Php2135 |
Php3200 |
|
Determination of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) |
Php3355 |
Php4235 |
| MICROBIAL TESTS ON PACKAGING MATERIALS | ||
|
TAPPI Fungus Resistance of Paper and Paperboard (Spore-Mycelial Method) per three test organisms, per sample |
Php5010 |
Php6300 |
| IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS | ||
|
Aerobic Bacteria |
Php5170 |
Php6500 |
|
Yeast |
Php5170 |
Php6500 |
|
Multicellular Fungi |
Php5170 |
Php6500 |
| MUTAGENICITY ASSAY (AMES TEST) | ||
|
|
Php4800 |
Php6000 |
| CULTURE SAFETY DEPOSIT | ||
|
Culture Safety Deposit (minimum of 5 cultures deposited) per isolate |
Php3040 |
Php3750 |
|
Culture Safety Deposit (less than 5 cultures deposited) per isolate |
Php7590 |
Php9370 |
| LYOPHILIZATION OF CULTURES | ||
|
Aerobic Cultures 6 ampoules |
Php1780 |
Php2200 |
|
Bulk L-Drying per day |
Php1635 |
Php2080 |
| SLIDE PREPARATION | ||
|
50 slides |
Php1392 |
Php3025 |
| PHOTOMICROSCOPY | ||
|
per hour |
Php200 |
Php250 |
| CONTRACT RESEARCHES | ||
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|
To be announced |
To be announced |
