Our Testing Service
Testing for Legionella bacteria can be a useful tool to help manage any risk. The need for testing should be identified during the risk assessment or during routine control and prevention measures. Once a need has been identified then Legionella testing can be carried out to establish or confirm any risk.
UKAS Accredited
Where a need to carry out testing has been identified it should be done using as UKAS accredited method. Using a UKAS accredited service is a requirement of the ACOP L8 and the Dept of Health's HTM 04-01. UKAS accredited testing will identify the type and level of bacteria present.
On Site Testing
On​ site testing kits do not meet the requirements of the ACOP L8 or HTM 04-01 and are limited in what they can detect. Most only cover one type of bacteria. However, they can be a useful tool when quick results are needed in an emergency situation.