Nova-Tech Orbeco-Hellige Legionella Swab Test Kit - Manual (Page 4)

Orbeco-Hellige, Inc.
6456 Parkland Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Phone: 941.756.6410
Fax: 941.727.9654
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.orbeco.com
Interpreting the Results
Positive Results:
A positive test result indicates that Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 bacteria were present in the sample
above the detection limit.
The test does not differentiate between viable (living) and non-viable (dead) organisms. The test will detect vi-
able but non-cultruable bacteria which are not detectable by traditional laboratory techniques. A positive result
does not necessarily mean that viable bacteria are present.
When a positive result is observed, seek advice from your risk management plan, or water treatment specialist.
Negative Results:
A negative test result indicates that Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 bacteria were not detected or the
number of bacteria in the sample were below the detection limit.
A negative result does not necessarily mean that Legionella bacteria are absent.
A negative result does not mean that the system is completely free from risks associated with Legionella bacte-
ria. The test only detects Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1. The test does not detect the presence of other
Legionella species or serogroups.
Test Procedure, continued.
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