- Accredited by CDC ELITE, New York ELAP, A2LA (ISO 17025)
- Lab open on Saturdays
- Gold standard culture method (ISO11731:2017)
- Preliminary results issued for positive cultures
- Rapid identification of Legionella species by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry
- Serogrouping of L. pneumophila as serogroup 1 or 2-14
- Free collection bottles and swabs
Legionella testing is increasingly recognized as an important part of a water management program for both potable and non-potable water systems. New York, ASHRAE, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services mandate or recommend testing to validate the water management program and to monitor its effectiveness.
| Water Type | Samples (Test Code = LEG) |
Sample Type | Analytical Sensitivity (CFU/mL) | Turn-Around Time (days) |
| Potable | Faucet, shower head, hot water tank, ice machines/dispensers, drinking fountain, eye wash | Liquid | <1 | ~8 days for final report; preliminary notification of all positive results |
| Swab | 10 | |||
| Nonpotable | Cooling tower, evaporative condenser, decorative fountain, whirlpool, spa, swimming pool | Liquid | 10 | |
| Swab | 10 | |||
| Industrial | Metal working fluid | Liquid | 10 |
Samples submitted for Legionella may also be analyzed for heterotrophic plate count (HPC).
| Test Code | Analysis | Samples | Turn-Around Time (days) |
| HPC | Heterotrophic Plate Count | As above for Legionella | 5 |
| BART | Microbially Influenced Corrosion | Liquid, Water | 10 |
| IDS | Legionella Species Identification | BCYE slant or plate with suspected Legionella growth | 2 |