Pseudomonas aeruginosa Testing Services

Huntington Beach, California, February 21, 2025 

Pseudomonas is described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a type of bacteria that is commonly found in the environment, in places like soil and water. Of the many different types of Pseudomonas, the one that most often causes infections in humans is known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It can cause infections in the blood, lungs, and potentially other parts of the body.

While Pseudomonas aeruginosa lives in the natural environment, it can also sometimes be found in the built environment where it can spread to people, especially those in healthcare settings. Resistant strains of the bacteria can spread from one person to another through contaminated hands, equipment, or surfaces.

CDC reports those most at risk of infection include hospital patients on breathing machines, with devices such as catheters, or with wounds from surgery or burns. This is important to recognize because as recently as 2017, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa caused an estimated 32,600 infections among hospitalized patients and 2,700 estimated deaths in the United States alone.

“To protect patients, the CDC advises healthcare providers to pay careful attention to recommended infection control practices, including hand hygiene and environmental cleaning to reduce the risk of spreading these germs,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager of LA Testing’s Huntington Beach facility. “Outside of the healthcare industry, there have also been numerous consumer products recalled over the years due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.”

To protect patients, workers, and building occupants, and to help companies avoid costly product recalls, LA Testing offers infection control, environmental, and product testing services to detect Pseudomonas aeruginosa and a broad range of other pathogens. They have even sponsored an educational video about Pseudomonas aeruginosa and potential exposure risks that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/WQ9KMLbgXEM 

To learn more about Pseudomonas aeruginosa or other testing resources, please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com, or call (800) 755-1794. 

About LA Testing

LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for environmental and indoor air quality testing of asbestos, mold, bacteria, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC ELITE, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro and San Diego.