About us

Welcome to infection control, simplified.

Woodhouse Laboratories is a microbiology laboratory specializing in autoclave sterilization monitoring, dental unit waterline testing and sterility assurance solutions.

We partner with healthcare, body art and manufacturing clients to deliver reliable testing services, expert guidance and fast turnaround times — with a strong focus on quality, compliance and customer service as our clients grow.

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Independent lab in Bellingham, WA
Serving clients nationwide by mail
Why Woodhouse

Routine testing, made genuinely easy.

Simplified service

We make routine testing convenient. Autoclave spore testing and dental unit waterline testing both come in simple mail-in kits.

Experienced staff

Our in-house microbiologists and technicians know every type of sterilization and its challenges — delivering accurate results and friendly, helpful service.

Diverse clientele

Steam, dry heat, chemical or EtO — our biological monitoring service works with your sterilizer, whatever your practice.

Our clients include
Dentists Oral surgeons Body art professionals OB/GYNs Veterinarians Cosmetologists
Sterilizers we monitor
Steam Dry heat Chemical EtO
Our mission

To protect public health with accurate, reliable microbiology testing.

We are committed to quality, regulatory compliance and responsive customer support — helping our clients maintain safe, effective practices with confidence.

Our core values
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Testing should be easy for clients to do.
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Client service and test results should be provided instantly.
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Most importantly, we always remember that lives depend on our quality of service.

Our team

The people behind your results.

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Gemma Woodhouse

Founder & Co-Owner · Laboratory Director

Laboratory director since 2015, with an extensive history in environmental and microbiology labs across Washington State. Deep expertise in regulatory compliance, public health testing, drinking water and wastewater analysis, and quality assurance in accredited labs.

Education: M.S. Environmental Science, Western Washington University · B.S. General Biology and B.S. Aquatic & Fisheries Science, University of Washington

Outside the lab: gardening, volunteering for the local Humane Society, and her hobby farm.

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Dustin Gleaves

Co-Owner

Over 10 years of client service, project management and industry supply chain experience. Previously a supply chain analyst and environmental health & safety trainer at Boeing, and an instructor of environmental and statistics coursework at Western Washington University.

Education: M.A. Environmental Studies and B.S. Environmental Science, Western Washington University

Outside the lab: elected Fire Commissioner of his fire district; volunteers with his local food bank and Humane Society.

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Fiona Bestwick

Co-Owner

An integral part of the team since its founding, with over a decade of experience in food and water testing, extensive experience navigating Department of Ecology and ISO regulations, and specialized expertise in spore testing.

Education: B.S. Environmental Science, Western Washington University

Outside the lab: hiking, gardening and knitting.

Questions? Talk to a real microbiologist.

Whether you’re setting up a new program or troubleshooting a failed test, our Bellingham team is here to help.

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3115 Mercer Ave Ste 103

Bellingham, WA 98225

Contact Us

frontdesk@woodhouselabs.com

1-800-647-9881