Vivarium Testing Services

Laboratory Animal Research Ventilated Enclosures

Keystone offers comprehensive testing, certification and maintenance of laboratory animal condos, cage changing stations and other vivariums. All testing is performed in accordance with our SOPs which are updated to remain compliant with applicable federal and international safety guidelines and current good manufacturing practices.

Primary Services

Inflow velocity measurements – ensures a safe inflow is maintained for operator protection
Downflow velocity measurements – documents the air in the work area is unidirectional and functioning as designed, preventing cross contamination
HEPA filter integrity testing – documents leakage or defects and ensures HEPA filters provide required filtration
Site installation testing and alarm calibration – assesses appropriate procedures for the installation of units for NSF and OSHA compliance

Additional Services

Non-viable particle counting – performed in accordance with ISO 14644-1 and reports the amount of particulate, if any, within the work zone
Fluorescent and UV light testing – ensures fluorescent lighting levels are sufficient to prevent operator fatigue and UV lighting operates adequately
Electrical safety testing – ensures the unit is electrically grounded
Pressure decay and cabinet integrity testing – establishes structural integrity and confirms contamination cannot escape through welds and joints
Vibration testing – ensures animal safety
Sound testing – verifies hood operation/usage will not contribute to worker fatigue

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Why choose Keystone

Keystone has tested and certified controlled environments for over 25 years. When we started Keystone we serviced Virginia and the surrounding areas. Today we service the east coast. Our team has over 100 collective years of experience in the industry, serving over 200 pharmaceutical, university, research, and advanced manufacturing clients.

We test, certify, and service all controlled environments, including cleanrooms, biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, and isolators. We provide biosafety cabinets, cleanbenches and fume hood reports the same-day, and turnaround electronic cleanroom reports in two weeks. For any emergency, we can get a technician to your site quickly.

We are proudly 100% founder and employee owned. Keystone is a certified minority business enterprise.