Legionella & ST108 Testing Services
Established in 1966, Q Laboratories has over 50 years of experience in water testing. Today, from our state-of-the-art 33,000 sq/ft. Laboratory, we specialize in providing cultural and rapid detection test methods for Legionella, ST108 Compliance, and connecting the Water Treatment Industry with the most current technology.
We are proud members of the CDC Elite Program and the Association of Water Technologies (AWT)
We are also recognized by AOAC, MicroVal, and AFNOR with expert lab status.
Legionella Test Offering
Legionella testing is the analytical process of detecting and quantifying Legionella spp. in water systems to verify the efficacy of water management programs. Q Laboratories’ testing methods include Cultural Method (ISO 11731), qPCR, and PCR. These analyses are commonly performed on potable and non-potable water sources such as cooling towers, domestic hot and cold systems, and decorative fountains, with results guiding remediation and control strategies in healthcare, industrial, and commercial settings.
qPCR
- Quantification of live Legionella spp., L. pneumophila SG-1, L. pneumophila SG 2-15.
- Results delivered the next day!
Cultural Method
- Rapid identification via Bruker Maldi-TOF technology included
- Allows for confirmation of Legionella recovery with speed and confidence, eliminating analyst variability
- Accurate, reliable results delivered within 7-10 business days
PCR
- Qualitative method confirming presence or absence of Legionella spp.
- Limit of Detection – 10 CFU/L
- Results delivered within 2-3 business days
ST108 Offering
ANSI/AAMI ST108 provides guidance to medical facilities and water treatment professionals alike on how to best protect patients from Hospital-Acquired Infections through effective water management. Q Laboratories focuses on supporting you in adhering to this new standard through a rigorous ST108 testing program to ensure all Joint Commission accreditation standards and any future third-party requirements are met.
Annual Validation
- Ionic Analysis
- HPC Bacterial Counts
- Total Hardness
- Color
- Turbidity
- Alkalinity
- Endotoxin
- pH
- Conductivity
Monthly Critical Water
- HPC Bacterial Counts
- Total Hardness
- Alkalinity
- Endotoxin
- pH
- Conductivity
Quarterly Utility Water
- HPC Bacterial Counts
- Total Hardness
- Alkalinity
- pH
- Conductivity
Quarterly Steam
- Alkalinity
- Total Hardness
- pH
- Conductivity
Partnering With Us Means
Direct Access to the Scientists
Same-day Test Initiation and Sample Receipt
Convenient, easy-to-use Legionella and ST108 Test Kits
What is the CDC ELITE program?
- This acronym stands for the Centers for Disease Control Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation. The program allows laboratories to test their Legionella isolation techniques against a set of standardized samples. The labs that correctly identify Legionella in 2 consecutive panels receive documentation for passing the proficiency test. Since 2013, Q Laboratories has been continuously recognized as a CDC ELITE Certified laboratory!
Compare Q Labs to the Industry Standard
Read Our Paper:
“Comparative Evaluation Of Three Modern PCR Methods For Quantitative And Qualitative Analysis Of Legionella spp. For Routine Monitoring Of Premise Water System Samples.”
