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Legionella Direct (Field) Kit (Formarly known as the Legionella Field Test Kit):
This test kit is sold under the Albagia, Hydrosense, Lovibond, Orbeco-Hellige, or Tintomere brand names.
The Hydrosense Legionella pneumophila Direct Test is ideal where a relatively insensitive test is required. It is the simplest of all four products - just collect the sample and place it on the device. This is a rapid test. In just 25 minutes, you will have a clear indication if the most virulent Legionella species are detected.
This is Hydrosense Product Number 100104.
This is the Lovibond Product Number 56B006001.L56B006001
Some are calling these test kits Litmus Cell Dipslides. So, we thought we would use that.
This kit contains materials for the performance of 10 test iterations. COMPARE THIS TEST KIT TO A LABORATORY TEST COSTING $150 TO $200 EACH WITH A WAIT TIME OF 10 TO 14 DAYS FOR THE RESULT.
The sensitivity of this test kit is 100,000 CFU/Liter (100 CFU/ml) for Legionella pneumophila Serogroup 1.
- These tests are optimised for use with hot and cold water systems, whirlpool spas, showers, cooling towers and industrial water systems.
- The test is simple to use and fast, with no interpretation required.
- Results are easy to read and obtained within 25 minutes.
- There are no chemicals to measure or handle.
- The test allows immediate understanding and response to the water conditions.
- Use can reduce risk of outbreaks and litigation.
- Regular use will increase confidence in your Legionella control.
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Product details:
| Bacteria detected | Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 |
| Detection method | Lateral flow immunochromatographic assay |
| Lower limit of detection | Approx. 10^5 CFU/L (100 CFU/mL) |
| Specificity | Tested against a wide range of waterborne bacteria, including Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, Aeromonas hydrophila subsp. hydrophila, Bacillus subtilis, Burkholderia cepacia, Citrobacter freudii, Citrobacter koseri, Escherichia coli, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas stutzeri, Ralstonia pickettii, Raoultella terrigena, Streptococcus pyrogenes, Yersinia ruckeri. No cross reactions observed at concentrations <= 10^9 CFU/L. Staphylococcus aureus has been observed to cross react with the test at concentrations > 10^8 CFU/L. Legionella pneumophila serogroups 4 & 7 cross react with the test at concentrations > 6x10^9 CFU/L. The test does not react with any other L. pneumophila serogroups or L. species tested. |
| Test volume | 100 μL Exact volume disposable pipette provided |
| Sample parameters | pH range 5-10 Sample temperature range 15-45 °C (59-113 F) Environmental operating range 15-40 °C (59-104 F) Free chlorine concentration < 5ppm Total Alkanlinity <1000 ppm Total Hardnes |
| Biocides | The product has been tested with a range of common biocides and biodispersants used in Legionella control, at their normal maximum operating concentration. Active ingredients tested include: glutaraldehyde, didecyl-dimethyl-ammonium chloride, isolthazoles, dibromonitrilopropionamide, ionic and non-ionic surfactants. The test gives a false positive if used with polymeric biguanide or THPS. |
| Operator time | <2 minutes |
| Development time | 25 minutes |
| Shelf life | 18 months from manufacture when stored at room temperature (<30°C) in original packaging |
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