Legionella Testing Lab Services

Legionellosis is most commonly linked to exposure to Legionella pneumophila, however, other species (i.e., L. micdadei, L. anisa ) can cause the disease as well. The organisms are found in a wide range of environmental conditions and are relatively resistant to low pH, dissolved oxygen levels, and routine chlorination techniques for drinking water. The organisms are consistently found in the biofilm that forms in aquatic environments, cooling towers and potable water systems. Most outbreaks of disease are due to Legionella found in contaminated water and biofilm found in potable water distribution systems, whirlpool spas, and cooling towers. Transmission occurs from contaminated water that becomes aerosolized and inhaled by a susceptible host. We have a variety of different test methods depending upon the information you need.