As the festive season approaches, we want to keep our valued customers informed about our Christmas and New Year opening hours to ensure your microbiological and chemical testing needs are met without disruption. Please review our holiday schedule below and reach out to us in advance to book your samples. Our dedicated team is committed to providing prompt, responsive service throughout the holiday period.
We are proud to be a UKAS-accredited laboratory (No. 4429), offering a wide range of microbiological testing and chemical analysis services. Whether you are in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, the North East of Scotland, or even offshore on the North Sea, we are here to meet your quality control and compliance testing needs.
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
| Friday 7th December | 09:30 – 17:30 (a) |
| Monday 9th December | 09:30 – 17:30 (b) |
| Tuesday 10th December | 09:30 – 17:30 (b) |
| Wednesday 11th December | 09:30 – 17:30 (b) |
| Thursday 12th December | 09:30 – 17:30 (b) |
| Friday 13th December | 09:30 – 17:30 (b) |
| Monday 16th December | 09:30 – 17:30 (c) |
| Tuesday 17th December | 09:30 – 17:30 (c) |
| Wednesday 18th December | 09:30 – 17:30 (c) |
| Thursday 19th December | 09:30 – 17:30 (c) |
| Friday 20th December | 09:30 – 16:30 (c) |
| Monday 23rd December | 09:30 – 16:30 (c) |
| Tuesday 24th December | 09:30 – 12:30 (c) |
| Wednesday 25th December | CLOSED |
| Thursday 26th December | CLOSED |
| Friday 27th December | CLOSED |
| Monday 30th December | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 31st December | CLOSED |
| Wednesday 1st January | CLOSED |
| Thursday 2nd January | CLOSED |
| Friday 3rd January | CLOSED |
| Monday 6th January | 09:30 – 17:30 |
(a) Last date for processing samples for Legionella species for reporting before Christmas.
(b) All samples received by Friday 20th December 2024 will have reports issued (depending on sample types and tests required) either by noon on Monday 23rd December 2024, or from Monday 6th January 2025.
(c) Food & Legionella samples received on these dates will be stored until Monday 6th January 2025, when sample processing will commence.
If you need microbiological analysis or chemical testing services during the holiday period, we recommend contacting us as early as possible to secure a slot. Our services, including the detection of foodborne pathogens (such as E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, and Staphylococcus aureus) and water microbiology testing, are available throughout the year to support both business and domestic customers.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
At SMS, we wish all of our clients and partners a festive season filled with joy and success. Thank you for trusting us with your quality control testing needs, and we look forward to continuing to support your business in the coming year.
