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The Use of Dip Slides for Legionella Testing

The Oxoid range of Dip Slides may not be used for the testing of environmental samples for Legionella spp. Legionella testing should always be carried out by laboratories experienced in handling this organism. The isolation and subsequent confirmation of Legionella requires specialist media and techniques which are not compatible with the Dip Slide format.

Dip Slides, such as the TTC (Red Spot) DS0147A, may be used to routinely monitor the total aerobic count of water systems to ensure the system is ‘in control’. Further information may be found in the following code of practice:

Legionnaires’ disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems – Approved Code of Practice & Guidance (2000) Her Majesty’s Stationery Office.

ISBN 0 7176 1772 6