Description
Results equivalent to ISO 11731 standard
method, in CFU/l, but simpler procedure
Detects and counts exclusively
L. pneumophila, all serogroups
4’ of labor time per analysis against 25’ on
average with the standard method
No additionnal confirmation required
Up to 500 analyses per 8 hours
Only one GVPC plate per sample, vs 5 to 10 with
standard method
Delivers results after only 48 hours of
incubation, against 10 to 14 days with the standard
method
Limit of detection:
1 CFU / liter for domestic hot waters
100 CFU / liter for cooling tower waters
