Legionella Testing Lab

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Choose one of the following species of Legionella for PCR analysis: L. maceachernii, L. micdadei, L. pneumophila, L. sainthelensi/cincinnatiensis. Quantification and viability is determined by culture if necessary.  Submit a 100 mL sample of water to be used for PCR analysis and 1000 mL of potable water or 250 mL of non-potable water for culture if necessary.

EMSL Test Code:

M103 - L. pneumophila        

M102 - L. micdadei              

M104 - L. sainthelensi/cincinnatiensis     

M101 - L. maceachernii       

Sample retention time - 1 week