Total Microbiology Water Test
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Total Microbiology Water Test

78 Analytes Tested
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Recommended as an all-inclusive pathogen and microbiological screening for advanced identification and enumeration of thousands of species of bacteria, protozoa, algae and more in tap water or well water. This test is ideal for understanding the biological health and safety of your water, especially if people or animals at your location are getting sick.

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Includes in-lab analysis of a water sample by a professionally trained operator with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to identify the array of species and genera present.

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$395.00
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This is the right test if you:

  • Looking for a comprehensive analysis of all microbial pathogens in your water.
  • Water smells or tastes musty, moldy, or mildew-like.
  • See biofilm buildup or other microbial growths on faucets and fixtures.
  • Want to assess the performance of a UV filtration device.
  • Someone in the home has recently contracted a waterborne-pathogen illness.

What’s inside your testing kit?

Sampling Instructions

Every test comes with step by step instructions on how to prepare your water source, collect your water sample, and prepare your sample for return shipment to our labs.

Collection Bottles

Your kit includes all the bottles, tubes or vials necessary to collect your water sample. For most kits, however, there is only one collection bottle needed.

Sample Information Card

Your kit includes a postcard that asks for a few details about how and where you collected your sample (i.e. kitchen faucet). Just fill it out, drop it in the return box, and we'll do the rest.

Prepaid Shipping Label

Shipping is always on us. This package includes a prepaid overnight shipping label to the lab. Just stick the provided label on the outside of the box and drop it in the mail.

Return Container (If Applicable)

Some of our tests require your water sample to be cold when it reaches our labs. If this applies to your test, the proper refrigeration items will be included.

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What will my report include?

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