Description This laboratory test will check your water sample for the presence of Legionella. Legionella Analysis: There is a duty of care in the UK to perform routine analysis of water samples for the presence of Legionella, a group of organisms that cause pneumonia like illnesses particularly in those that are elderly or immunocompromised. The analysis show results for Legionella pneumophila sgr 1 as well as sgr 2-14. Systems which should regularly be sampled for Legionella: Cooling towers, evaporative condensers and fluid coolers (quarterly); domestic hot-water systems with water heaters that operate below 60˚C; equipment that creates a water spray and use water at temperatures favourable to growth of the organism; spas and whirlpools; dental water lines; healthcare premises (recommended quarterly); care homes (recommended quarterly); buildings where biocides are used instead of temperature, other sources including stagnant water in fire sprinkler systems and warm water for eye washes and safety showers. For the UK, the Approved Code of Practice, The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems (ACOP L8) published by the HSE, details the requirements for regular monitoring and measuring that is required to take place to demonstrate the control of Legionella. Arranging a laboratory test is easy and our service includes everything required to carry out this analysis. Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you a water sample bottle, clear instructions as well as pre-paid postage label and return box to send the sample for laboratory analysis. UKAS certified analysis by an UK laboratory in 5 easy steps Includes everything required to carry out the test Simply collect the water sample and post it to our UKAS accredited laboratory for expert analysis* Results available 10-12 working days after receipt of water sample Bulk buy discounts available – applicable for water samples returned together Ideal for home & business use including the sports and leisure industry, private water supplies, hotels, care homes, healthcare premises, education sector, farm premises and property management Suitable for: Potable/drinking water analysis, including water from tanks, taps, private water supplies, treated water. The kit for laboratory analysis contains: Clear step-by-step instructions on how to collect the water sample, Sample bottle to take water sample, Return packaging, pre-paid postage label and courier collection are included, Analysis by an UKAS accredited laboratory*. (*The laboratory has been accredited by UKAS for coliform/E.coli, TVC/ACC, P.A., enterococci, legionella analysis of potable, process as well as water from spa & pool.) Each order is shipped with 1x pre-paid return packaging; if you are planning on taking samples at different times/places and returning them separately, then please place separate orders. Results: The report shows the test results in the appropriate measurement, like ppm, mg/l, cfu/100ml etc. For drinking water, these can be compared to the Drinking Water Guidelines set for the UK. Results will be sent per Email to the Email address used to place the order. Please note, that we do not provide interpretation of the test results. Expiry: Water sample to be returned within 7 weeks of order date (unless otherwise agreed). Please note: We require a full water sample to be able to perform the tests. Refunds will not be offered where minimum volume of the sample requirements are not met. Water samples should be taken the same day they are collected. Any results received outside of the specified holding time will receive a comment on the report to state the results could be compromised. Samples can be taken and posted Monday to Thursday. (For customers from outer Hebrides, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Cornwall: please check in advance to ensure overnight delivery is available in your area, refunds can not be given where services are not available). Where the return packaging includes ice-packs then these need to be frozen the day before the sample is taken and shipped to us with the sample. Do not mix more than one sample per bottle; please ensure one sample bottle is used per sample outlet. This service is only available for UK customers. We can not take any responsibility for delayed or failed delivery of the samples to the laboratory for analysis. When samples are not analysed on time or analysis has failed, we can not be made liable for any costs relating to sample collection (ie travel cost etc) or any other costs relating to the failed or delayed analysis. Failure to comply with the requirements for sample collection might result in a failed analysis of your water sample. We can not refund orders where instructions have not been followed.
