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The document outlines procedures for environmental sampling to detect Legionella bacteria, which can cause legionellosis, a serious illness. It details the types of environments to sample, including water systems, spa pools, and compost, and emphasizes safety precautions during sampling. The document also describes the objectives of sampling, the ecology of Legionella, and provides specific instructions for collecting samples from various sources. Additionally, it includes guidelines for packing and shipping samples to the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory for testing.

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What is bs 7592 sampling for Legionella bacteria in water systems?

What is BS 7592:2022? BS 7592:2022 is a British Standard published in 2022. It sets out procedures to test water systems for the presence of legionella bacteria. It applies to engineered water systems such as hot and cold water systems, cooling towers, spa pools, and other water systems identified as a risk.

How to sample for Legionella?

1. Take biofilm swabs from inside several jets and at the water line. 2. Place each swab into a 15 mL sterile plastic tube (one swab per tube) and add 35 mL of water from the whirlpool spa tub to keep the swab tip moist during transport.

What is the method of testing for Legionella?

W5 Legionella testing method: Under ISO11731, all samples are filtered through a membrane and the membrane is sonicated. After sonication the samples are streaked onto 3 agar plates. One plate is treated with acid, once plate is treated with heat and the final plate us untrerated.

What is the UAT test for Legionella?

The UAT is the most commonly used laboratory test for diagnosis of Legionnaires disease. It detects a piece of the Legionella bacterium (known as an antigen) in . It can detect Legionella infection in some cases for days to weeks (or longer, under rare circumstances) after treatment.