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  • Edinburgh APA Laboratory introduces fast Legionella DNA water testing


    The method uses the latest Real Time PCR equipment to produce accurate and reliable results within a fraction of the time of traditional microbiological plate culture methods. With this new capability Edinburgh Scientific Services can now deliver a cost effective and rapid Legionella testing service package that enables clients to effectively monitor and evaluate with confidence the Legionella risk from water sources.

    The all in one service package includes: - Legionella species count per litre, Legionella pneumophila count per litre. This is the same as the traditional 10 day culture method, but much quicker. The testing will allow monitoring across the Health & Safety Executive 100 cfu per litre and 1,000 cfu per litre Legionella trigger and action points stated in L8 “The control of legionella bacteria in water systems” guidance document.