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Legionnaires’ disease is caused by Legionella bacteria infecting your lungs. It’s usually caught by breathing in small droplets of contaminated water.
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Discover peace of mind with Home Health’s Legionella test kits, designed to bring efficient and reliable Legionnaires’ disease detection to your fingertips. Legionella is a serious lung infection, and our user-friendly test kits empower you to proactively monitor the safety of your environment. With the ability to collect a urine sample and receive results in just 15 minutes, our Legionella test kits are an invaluable tool for swift diagnosis and timely intervention. Safeguard your health and the well-being of those around you by incorporating these essential test kits into your routine.
Legionella is a bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, a severe lung infection. This waterborne pathogen thrives in warm freshwater environments, making its presence notable in various settings, including hot tubs, air-conditioning systems, and public water systems. Inhalation of contaminated water droplets can lead to infection, with symptoms ranging from fever and cough to potentially life-threatening complications. Understanding Legionella is crucial for preventive measures and underscores the significance of Legionella testing to ensure water safety and mitigate health risks.
Symptoms of legionella include:
No, Legionella refers to the bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease. While Legionella is the pathogen, Legionnaires’ disease is a severe lung infection resulting from its infection.
Legionella testing involves assessing the presence of Legionella bacteria, typically in water sources. This proactive measure helps identify potential sources of contamination, enabling timely interventions to prevent the spread of Legionnaires’ disease.
Legionella disease is contracted by inhaling small droplets of water contaminated with Legionella bacteria. Common sources include air-conditioning systems, hot tubs, and public water systems. Individuals at higher risk include those over 50, with weakened immunity, chronic lung conditions, cancer, or who smoke. Regular testing and preventive measures are key in minimising risks.
How to Use:
Allow the test, specimen, and/or controls to reach room temperature (15-30°C) prior to testing.
If two lines are visible, with one in the control line region (C) and another in the test line region (T), it indicates the detection of Legionella pneumophila in the specimen. The colour intensity in the test line region may vary based on the bacterial concentration, making any shade of colour in this region considered positive.
For a negative result, only one coloured line should appear in the control line region (C), with no line in the test line region (T). This indicates the absence of Legionella pneumophila antigen in the specimen or its presence below the detectable level of the test.
If the control line fails to appear, it suggests issues like insufficient specimen volume or incorrect procedural techniques. It’s essential to review the procedure and repeat the test with a new kit. If the problem persists, discontinue use and seek assistance from your local distributor immediately.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Allow the test, specimen, and/or controls to reach room temperature (15-30°C) prior to testing.
POSITIVE:* Two lines appear. One colored line should be in the control line region (C) and another apparent colored line should be in the test line region (T). A positive result indicates that Legionella pneumophila was detected in the specimen.
*NOTE: The intensity of the color in the test line region (T) will vary depending on the concentration of Legionella pneumophila present in the specimen. Therefore, any shade of color in the test line region (T) should be considered positive.
NEGATIVE: One colored line appears in the control line region (C). No line appears in the test line region (T). A negative result indicates that Legionella pneumophila antigen is not present in the specimen, or is present below the detectable level of the test.
INVALID: Control line fails to appear. Insufficient specimen volume or incorrect procedural techniques are the most likely reasons for control line failure. Review the procedure and repeat the test with a new test. If the problem persists, discontinue using the test kit immediately and contact your local distributor.
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