SAVCA
About SAVCA
The Services for the Analysis of Viruses in the Food Chain and Water Cycle (SAVCA) is a laboratory born in 2019 as part of the Enteric Virus Laboratory, located in the Food and Nutrition Torribera Campus.
SAVCA’s primary mission is to identify major viral contaminants in food and water—such as hepatitis A virus and noroviruses—while delivering high-quality service and expert guidance in the field of foodborne and waterborne viruses.
Our Services
The main services offered by SAVCA include:
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of viruses in samples of interest in the food chain, such as, bivalve molluscs, red fruits and other fruits, vegetables or seaweed that are eaten raw, or other foods with suspicion of viral contamination on its surface.
- Analysis of detection and quantification of viruses in environmental samples such drinking water, regenerated water and others.
- Validation studies of viral inactivation processes, and antiviral activity of products and processes of application to the food chain.
- Tailored guidance and training in virological safety across the food supply chain.
Testing laboratory accredited by ENAC with accreditation No.520/LE2869 in accordance with ISO 17025, for the testing activities defined in the corresponding technical annex.
A list of the current assays performed by the SAVCA laboratory can be found here.
Analysis Requests
If you want to request an analysis please contact cfuentes@ub.edu or ablancoortiz@ub.edu
Samples must be sent to:
Laboratorio SAVCA
Edifici Gaudí, Campus Torribera
Av. Prat de la Riba 171
08921 Sta. Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona
- For Bivalve Molluscan Shellfish samples, please read our instructions and clarifications prior to the sampling and sending.
- For further information, please contact with us via e-mail or phone +34 93 402 05 22
- If you have any complaint, suggestion or claim, you can send it to us by downloading the Claim Application Form
