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Legiolert (20-test pack)

Product #: 98-0002710-00
Brand: IDEXX
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For detection of Legionella pneumophila

Legiolert detects L. pneumophila at 1 organism per 100 mL water sample.

- Detects Legionella pneumophila with equal or greater accuracy than traditional spread plate culture methods
- Delivers definitive culture results up to 7 days faster than traditional culture methods without additional confirmation steps
- Easy culture test setup and read significantly reduce laboratory work flow
- Easy-to-use platform, similar to that of the Colilert Test
- Received NF Validation by AFNOR Certification, reference number IDX 33/06-06/19


Potable Samples (10 mL protocol)

Step 1: Prepare 1:10 dilution of potable water sample in sterile diluent
Step 2: Add reagent to water sample and shake to dissolve
Step 3: Pour sample into Quanti-Tray/Legiolert
Step 4: Seal using the Quanti-Tray Sealer PLUS and incubate for 7 days
Step 5: Read results:
Any brown and/or turbid wells are positive for Legionella pneumophila.
Quanti-Tray/Legiolert provides Most Probable Number (MPN) results up to 2,272 per 100 mL sample


Non-potable Samples

Step 1: Add reagent to sterile diluent
Step 2: Treat non-potable sample with Legiolert pretreatment
Step 3: Add pre-treated sample to reagent mixture
Step 4: Pour sample into Quanti-Tray/Legiolert
Step 5: Seal using the Quanti-Tray Sealer PLUS and incubate for 7 days
Step 6: Read results:
Any brown and/or turbid wells are positive for Legionella pneumophila.
Quanti-Tray/Legiolert provides Most Probable Number (MPN) results up to 2,272 per 100 mL sample

  • Easy
  • Rapid
  • Accurate