DRS Laboratories, Inc. services

DRS uses Chlorine Dioxide gas. Procedure validated by NSF International. An alternative to formaldehyde gas, the standard process for the past 35 years. No carcinogens, no residue, no obnoxious odors. Decontamination time less than 3.5 hours. DRS Laboratories’ processes are improved continuously. Decontamination validation is available.

DRS investigates laboratory, production, equipment and containment areas where viable contamination has been found. DRS analysis includes adjacent areas, interstitial spaces, ceilings, roof and HVAC systems. DRS collects air flow and viable data to identify facility issues. DRS will review laboratory procedures to identify personnel contamination issues. DRS works with you to find the quickest and most economical resolution. DRS will help design procedures to prevent contamination recurrences.

DRS equipment decontamination consists of: Casework and cabinets, HLF’s and VLF’s, containment devices, positive and negative pressure isolators, CFH’s, centrifuges, refrigerators and freezers, washers, water baths, shakers, tanks, computers and other electronic equipment, any other lab or productions equipment. DRS Laboratories aids in the selection of the most appropriate type of decontamination for the specific equipment set.

DRS customizes each decontamination specific for the incubator model. DRS Laboratories’ “Incubator 4-Type-Decon” is used, which includes. Autoclaving of metal removable metal components. Chlorine Dioxide gas decontamination of incubator interior. Surface decontamination of gaskets, water lines, and other semi-porous materials. Replacement of incubator consumables`. Model specific part kits may be required. Every incubator decontamination is validated to ensure an adequate bioload reduction. Decontamination time typically less than 4 hours per incubator.

Start-to-finish process (excluding biological validation) in less than 24 hours with Chlorine Dioxide (a true gas).

DRS Laboratories will perform Surface Decontaminations of equipment, laboratories, and duct work. Decontamination of biological residuals. Decontamination of chemical residuals, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Teams of qualified technicians, trained in use of PPE, enables the quick and safe completion of projects. Surface Decontamination of rooms is performed by the fogging method to ensure adequate coverage and contact times. Surface decontamination of equipment is performed by hand-wiping. Multi-step procedures custom-designed for specific contaminants. Validation (RODAC) of surface cleanliness is available.