DescriptionHYDROSENSE PRO ULTRA LEGIONELLA WATER TEST – SINGLE USEOur premier and comprehensive Legionella testing solution, perfectly suited for diverse water sources. This one-time-use kit stands out for its exceptional coverage.Leveraging innovative Hydrosense filter technology, our kit ensures precise bacteria detection by filtering the water sample effectively.Exceptionally reliable, it is the go-to choice for areas at increased risk, including cooling towers, water storage units, decorative fountains, shower systems, basins, as well as spa and swimming facilities.Sensitivity: 100 CFU/LShelf Life: 18 months from date of manufactureUltra part number: 500500HOW DOES OUR LEGIONELLA TEST WORK?STEP ONE ONSITE TESTINGThe world’s only genuine field test – no transport of samples and no specialist training required. STEP TWO FAST & ACCURATEThe world’s fastest legionella test – results in 25 minutes, more accurate than a lab test for Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 STEP THREE ANALYSE & VERIFYLog and report your results with our Smartphone Reader and get independent verification with the Hydrosense portal LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA IS HIGHLY VIRULENT – HERE’S WHYOur commitment to public health is unwavering, and that’s why we zero in on Legionella pneumophila. Let’s unpack how this potentially deadly bacterium has the power to negatively affect human health:Intracellular Parasitism: Legionella pneumophila’s knack for surviving and multiplying inside host cells, especially human lung macrophages, lets it dodge our immune response.Endotoxin Production: When this bacterium dies, it releases endotoxins that amplify inflammation in our lungs.Secretion Systems: Legionella pneumophila can inject effector proteins into host cells, helping them set up a replicative niche, and sheltering them from our immune defences.Considering Legionella pneumophila’s virulence and its adaptability it’s a pivotal public health concern. So, the best way to avoid it ever reaching human lungs is to find it, fast!KEY STATS TO KNOW97% of culture-confirmed cases stem from Legionella pneumophila.90% of cases are caused by Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1.100% of US outbreaks for the last 17 years have been caused by Legionella pneumophila.40-80% is the death rate in untreated immunocompromised individuals.10% of people who contracted Legionnaires’ disease in the community will die.25% of people with Legionnaires’ disease, who contracted it within a healthcare environment, will die.THE BENEFITS OF DETECTING LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILAIMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES: Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 is most often linked with human diseases, but serogroups 2-15 also play an important role in global health issues. So, testing for all serogroups is important for accurate epidemiological data and the formulation of effective public health strategies.PREVENTING OUTBREAKS: Testing all serogroups of Legionella pneumophila found in various water systems allows for the early identification and elimination of the bacterium, thereby preventing possible outbreaks and protecting revenue and reputation.COMPREHENSIVE RISK ASSESSMENT: Detecting all 1-15 serogroups of Legionella pneumophila allows for a comprehensive understanding of the presence and distribution of this bacterium in any environment. This, in turn, supports accurate risk assessment and enables targeted monitoring and maintenance approaches.EU legislation document (PDF)
