Total Microbiology Water Test
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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.
- Certified lab testing
- Fast turnaround at lab (8 business days)
- Free shipping, both ways
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.
We reserve the right to change testing methodology in our continuing effort to provide the best service to our clients.
About the Total Microbiology Water Test:
This is the right test for you if:
- 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.
1. Sample
You'll get everything you need to collect your drinking water sample, including easy-to-follow instructions.
2. Ship
Shipping is free, so getting your sample to the lab won't cost you a thing.
3. Test
We route your sample to an independent, certified lab in our network that's best equipped to analyze your water.
4. Report
Once the lab analysis is complete you'll get an interactive digital report that explains your results and what to do next.
Sampling Instructions
Sampling Materials
Overnight Shipping to Lab Included
Cold Shipping KitThe Total Microbiology Water Test kit includes analysis for 189 analytes:
Properties: 1
Particle Count
Algae: 99
Achnanthidium gracillimum / Achnanthidium lineare / Achnanthidium species / Actinocyclus octonarius / Actinoptychus senarius / Amphora species / Asterionella / Asterionella formosa / Aulacodiscus species / Aulacoseira species / Bacillaria paxillifer / Brachysira brebissonii / Caloneis lewisii / Ceratium / Chlorella species / Chrysophyte (Stomatocysts) / Cocconeis cascadensis / Cocconeis skvortzowii / Cocconeis species / Coscinodiscus species / Cosmarium species / Ctenophora hunanensis / Cyclostephanos dubius / Cyclotella atomus / Cyclotella kingstonii / Cyclotella litoralis / Cyclotella species / Cymatopleura species / Cymbella species / Diatoma / Diploneis didyma / Diploneis elliptica / Diploneis ostracodarum / Diploneis species / Discostella asterocostata / Discostella oyanensis / Discostella stelligera / Eunotia macroglossa / Eunotia species / Eunotia sudetica / Fragilaria / Gomphonema / Gomphonema acuminatum / Grammatophora species / Gyrosigma acuminatum / Halamphora veneta / Hannaea arcus / Lindavia intermedia / Mallomonas species / Melosira species / Melosira varians / Meridion circulare / Meridion species / Microspora species / Navicula gregaria / Navicula species / Nitzschia acicularis / Nitzschia brevissima / Nitzschia communis / Nitzschia fenestralis / Nitzschia ligowskii / Nitzschia lorenziana / Nitzschia microcephala / Nitzschia minuta / Nitzschia nandorii / Nitzschia palea / Nitzschia perminuta / Nitzschia sigma / Nitzschia sigmoidea / Nitzschia species / Nitzschia taikiensi / Nitzschia taylorii / Peridinium / Pinnularia latocentra / Pinnularia species / Planothidium reichardtii / Planothidium species / Psammodictyon species / Pseudo-nitzschia species / Pseudostaurosira oliveraiana / Sellaphora species / Sphaerozosma filiforme / Stauroneis species / Staurosira construens / Stephanodiscus alpinus / Stephanodiscus medius / Stephanodiscus species / Surirella species / Synedra species / Tabellaria / Tabellaria fenestrata / Trachelomonas / Tryblionella calida / Tryblionella species / Ulnaria acus / Ulnaria contracta / Ulnaria species / Ulnaria ulna / Ulothrix species
Bacteria: 41
Acinetobacter / Aeromonas hydrophila / Alcaligenes faecalis / Bacillus species / Brevundimonas diminuta / Brevundimonas species / Brevundimonas vesicularis / Burkholderia cepacia / Clostridium beijerinckii / Clostridium innocuum / E. coli / Enterobacter aerogenes / Enterobacter cloacae / Enterococcus faecalis / Gallionella ferruginea / Helicobacter pylori / Klebsiella pneumoniae / Legionella pneumophila / Micrococcus luteus / Moraxella osloensis / Morganella morganii / Myroides odoratus / Pantoea agglomerans / Pseudomonas aeruginosa / Pseudomonas fluorescens/putida / Pseudomonas oryzihabitans / Pseudomonas species / Pseudomonas stutzeri / Ralstonia pickettii / Roseomonas species / Sphaerotilus natans / Sphingomonas paucimobilis / Staphylococcus aureus / Staphylococcus epidermidis / Staphylococcus species / Stenotrophomonas maltophilia / Streptococcus constellatus / Streptococcus pneumoniae / Total Bacteria / Total Coliform / Total HPC
Fungi: 40
Acremonium / Alternaria / Aspergillus flavus / Aspergillus fumigatus / Aspergillus niger / Aspergillus species / Aspergillus versicolor / Candida guilliermondii / Candida krusei / Candida species / Candida tropicalis / Chrysosporium / Cladophialophora boppii / Cladosporium / Cryptococcus neoformans / Cryptococcus uniguttulatus / Epicoccum species / Exophiala dermatitidis / Fonsecaea compacta / Fusarium / Geotrichum candidum / Microsporum ferrugineum / Microsporum gallinae / Mucor species / Paecilomyces variotii / Penicillium / Phoma species / Rhizomucor species / Rhodotorula glutinis / Rhodotorula mucilaginosa / Rhodotorula species / Sporothrix schenckii / Stachybotrys species / Total Fungi / Trichoderma / Trichoderma viride / Trichophyton terrestre / Trichophyton tonsurans / Trichosporon beigelii / Verticillium species
Pollen: 1
Pollen Spores
Protozoa: 5
Arcella species / Blastocystis hominis / Dientamoeba fragilis / Entamoeba histolytica / Testate amoebae
Choose your preferred shipping method at checkout:
1. Standard to You | Overnight To Lab
- Orders shipped to you via FedEx.
- Typically shipped within 12-36 hours of placing your order.
- Arrives within 2-3 business days of shipment.
- Includes overnight shipping to the lab via FedEx.
2. Overnight (Both Ways)
- Orders shipped to you via overnight FedEx.
- Typically shipped same day as order placed.
- Arrives within 1 business day of shipment.
- Includes overnight shipping to the lab via FedEx.
3. Urgent Orders
- Questions about shipping? Contact our support team.
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“Most affordable, extensive test on the market. I would buy another one tomorrow.”
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“Accurate testing. Great customer service. This one livest up to the hype.”
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“This test is very thorough. Excellent detailed report. I wish I would have done it sooner.”
Independent, Accurate & Actionable Test Reports.
After our labs evaluate your water, we generate your Tap Score™ using an algorithm that removes subjectivity and supports unbiased solutions.
- Contaminant Breakdown
- Health Risks & Considerations
- Impact on Home & Plumbing
- Treatment Recommendations
Certified, Regional Lab Testing.
With over 250 world-class testing facilities in our network, we can test your water with greater specialization, faster speeds and higher standards.
Customer service meets science.
Our Support Team includes water quality engineers, scientists, and toxicology experts who help make sense of your results.
- Insight into health, aesthetic & plumbing risks
- Recommendations based on your data
- Available by live chat, phone, or email
"It was easy and gave us a lot of good details. We learned that we do not have arsenic in our well water. We also learned our water is super hard and the report actually said "do not water your plants with this water, it will kill them" I just thought I sucked at growing plants, it's nice to know its not me, it's the hard water."
Amazon Customer
"This test is worth it. It is the same price or cheaper than any lab I've seen, but you just mail it in. The results were were extremely detailed and the online interface is very user-friendly and easy to understand."
Amazon Customer
Simple interface and useful information make this a good value. I live in a 1956 airspace condo with good pipes but bad maintenance, so for everyone’s peace of mind I went ahead and got this done (and also previously ran basic asbestos tests on the plasterboard and ceiling popcorn. We’re all good here!
— C. FISHER
Amazon Customer
The testing done is superior to what we had done by a local company. This makes it an excellent value for those of us that are on our own wells. If you want a water test that is outstanding check these folks out.
— TOM G.
Amazon Customer
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Which test is right for me?
When in doubt, start with a Core Kit to analyze multiple contaminants with a single test. If you have more specific motivations for testing, try our Customize My Kit feature to match your needs to the right test(s).
What's the turnaround time?
Most people receive results within 3-5 business days after the lab receives their sample. However, some tests may require additional analytical time so be sure to check each kit’s product page for the most accurate estimate.
What will my report include?
Your report will rank your water against local and federal safety benchmarks, provide a thorough breakdown of any contaminants detected and how they may be affecting your health or plumbing, and provide non-biased treatment recommendations.
Are Tap Score labs certified?
Every lab facility in our network is certified with accreditations ranging from ISO to NELAC/ELAP, Direct State, DoD, DoE, DoH and beyond. Need a specific certification? Let us know so that we can meet your needs accordingly.