Legionella and Pseudomonas

Legionella and Pseudomonas

Pseudomonas testing

LEGIONELLA TESTING

In areas where Legionella exposure can potentially endanger staff or members of the public, especially at-risk groups, it is the responsibility of the person in control of that premises, under Health and Safety law, to ensure the risks are assessed and a management strategy is implemented. Testing is in the form of microbiological analysis for the total number of bacteria present, acting as a measure microbial control and Legionella specific testing. This will enumerate the number and identify the type of any Legionella bacteria present and help to assess the risk to your staff and patients.

THE L8 GUIDELINES

The L8 ACoP (Approved Code of Practice and Guideance) for Legionnaires' Disease: The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems sets out the responsibilities of organisations and employers.

This can be downloaded for free at http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l8.htm

TEST LTD CAN PROVIDE

  • Site assessments
  • Sampling kits
  • In-house testing services
  • Regular Monitoring
  • In-house testing services
  • Advice and guidance

 

PSEUDOMONAS TESTING IN-LINE WITH HTM 04-01 ADDENDUM

 

WATER TESTING/MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS

Regular microbiological monitoring of your water outlets is recommended in the HTM 04-01 Addendum for Pseudomonas and can be used to assess the risk of Pseudomonas infection. We offer a fully comprehensive collection and testing service. 

UKAS ACCREDITED

T.E.S.T. Ltd holds accreditation from UKAS for the enumeration of Legionella and Pseudomonas species in water, ensuring quality and reliability. 

 

CANINE HYDROTHERAPY

Our laboratory offers the full suite of mandatory microbiological testing that is required by the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA) and the National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists (NARCH) including Legionella, Pseudomonas, E. coli and Coliforms. 

Our flexible solution allows you to take a water sample at a time that is convenient to you with the added benefit of being contract-free.

OTHER

Feel free to contact the laboratory for more information on water testing.