Escherichia coli
Surface / hand swab · Water · Utility water · Pool water
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Microbiological
From the Analysis Guide
Coliforms and E. coli in water: clarity is not evidence
Because these bacteria are the only practical indicator of faecal contamination: if they are present, the water path has been breached somewhere.
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This analysis is performed according to the reference method below, on the sample types indicated. The compliance decision is made by the laboratory against the limit value defined in the relevant regulation.
- Applicable samples
- Surface / hand swab · Water · Utility water · Pool water
- Reference method
- ISO 7251, 2005 · ISO 9308-1, 2014
- Average turnaround
- 5–7 days
Laboratories performing this analysis
| Laboratory | Scope | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab Premium Antalya | Surface / hand swab | EMS/swab | ISO 7251, 2005 |
| Lab Premium Antalya | Water | kob/250 ml | ISO 9308-1, 2014 |
| Lab Premium Antalya | Utility water | kob/250 ml | ISO 9308-1, 2014 |
| Lab Premium Antalya | Pool water | kob/100 ml | ISO 9308-1, 2014 |
| Lab Premium Likya | Water | kob/250 ml | ISO 9308-1, 2014 |
| Lab Premium Likya | Utility water | kob/250 ml | ISO 9308-1, 2014 |
| Lab Premium Likya | Pool water | kob/100 ml | ISO 9308-1, 2014 |