Legionella Single Swab Test Kit

The Legionella Single Swab Test Kit is the most reliable technology for the rapid detection of Legionella bacteria on surfaces from any source of water.

• • Fast results – as quick as 25 minutes
  • Easy to use
  • In-line self-testing of surfaces
  • Easy to use
  • Ideal for showers, water taps and bathtubs

  The test contains all the items required to perform 5 tests.

  (Hydrosense Legionella available on the App store).

The Single Swab Test Kit uses an immunochromatographic assay to detect the presence of cell surface antigens from Legionella bacteria in a sample. The presence of antigen causes the “Test Line” to turn red in color. A “Control Line” is included which will always turn red if the test has been performed correctly.

Bacteria detected	Legionella pneumophila serogroup
Detection method	Lateral flow immunochromatographic assay
Lower limit of detection	As low as 200 CFU/L (0.2 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 ≤ 109 CFU/L. Staphylococcus aureus has been observed to cross react with the test at concentrations > 108 CFU/L , which is higher than found in most water samples. Legionella pneumophila serogroups 4 & 7 cross react with the test at concentrations > 6×109 CFU/L. The test does not react with any other L. pneumophila serogroups or L. species tested.
Test volume	100 μL
Sample parameters	Resuspension of the bacteria should be done in 2 mL of recovery solution. Shake the tube for at least 20 seconds.
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. It should not be used to test such systems.
Operator time	5 minutes
Test time	25 minutes
Shelf life	At least 6 months from date supplied, when stored at room temperature (<30 °C) in original packaging. All test strips are hermetically foil-wrapped with a printed expiry date.

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