Animal science laboratories rely on controlled environments, containment systems, and properly functioning equipment to support research integrity, animal welfare, and personnel safety. Technical Safety Services provides testing, certification, qualification, and calibration services that help animal research facilities verify environmental performance and maintain reliable, well-documented operations.
With more than 50 years of experience supporting laboratory and controlled environments, TSS delivers consistent, traceable results through trained technicians and an ISO 9001–accredited quality system.
Cleanroom and Controlled Environment Certification
Animal research facilities operate a variety of controlled environments, including procedure rooms, support spaces, and containment areas. TSS provides certification and performance testing aligned with applicable standards and facility design criteria.
Certification services include:
- Airflow volume and velocity profiles
- Room air exchange rate calculations
- Room differential pressure measurements
- HEPA filter integrity testing
- Nonviable air particle counting
- Viable environmental monitoring
- Temperature and relative humidity measurements
Additional services include:
- Room recovery testing
- Airflow visualization (smoke) studies
- IQ/OQ/PQ qualification for laboratory and facility systems
- Compressed air and gas testing
- Lighting, vibration and sound measurements
- Additional testing as required by the client or applicable guidelines
All testing and certification activities are documented using TSS’s 21 CFR Part 11–compliant electronic data collection system (eData), providing secure, audit-ready records.
Biological Safety Cabinet Testing and Certification
Biosafety cabinets are critical primary engineering controls in animal research environments. TSS provides field testing and certification of biological safety cabinets in accordance with NSF/ANSI 49, applicable regulatory guidance, and manufacturer specifications.
Our NSF-49 certification includes:
- Inflow velocity measurements
- Downflow velocity measurements
- HEPA filter integrity testing
- Smoke pattern testing
- Site installation testing and alarm verification
Optional services include:
- Nonviable air particle counting
- Viable environmental monitoring
- Airflow visualization studies
- IQ/OQ/PQ qualification services
- Electrical safety testing
- Fluorescent light testing
- UV light testing
- Pressure decay and cabinet integrity testing
- Vibration and sound measurements
Environmental and Equipment Qualification
Certain animal research environments and systems require documented qualification or requalification to demonstrate consistent performance. TSS provides IQ/OQ/PQ qualification services for:
- Cleanrooms and HVAC systems
- Biosafety cabinets
- Environmental monitoring systems
- Incubators, refrigerators, freezers, and cold rooms
- Autoclaves and sterilizers
- Other critical laboratory and support equipment
Each project is managed by an experienced project manager and supported with structured protocols and summary reports appropriate for institutional and research oversight.
Laboratory Equipment Calibration
Accurate measurement is essential to animal research and laboratory operations. TSS provides ISO 17025–accredited calibration services performed on-site or in our calibration laboratory. All calibrations are traceable to NIST standards and performed in accordance with ISO 17025, ANSI Z540, manufacturer guidance, and TSS SOPs.
Commonly calibrated equipment includes:
- Pipettes
- Scales and balances
- Centrifuges
- Incubators and ovens
- Refrigerators and freezers
- Thermometers, probes, and data loggers
- Pressure and vacuum gauges
Decommissioning Services
When animal research laboratories or controlled environments are renovated, relocated, or retired, proper decommissioning is essential to address containment and biohazard considerations. TSS provides decommissioning support in accordance with ANSI/AIHA Z9.11 and institutional requirements, including environmental testing and documentation to support safe transitions and risk mitigation.
Why Animal Research Facilities Choose TSS
Animal science laboratories partner with TSS for:
- Extensive experience supporting research and vivarium environments
- One of the largest teams of NSF-accredited biosafety cabinet technicians
- ISO 9001–certified quality systems
- ISO 17025–accredited calibration capabilities
- Comprehensive testing, monitoring, qualification, and documentation services
- Nationwide service coverage
TSS helps animal research facilities maintain confidence in their controlled environments, equipment performance, and supporting documentation.
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