Five Complex Things about Legionella Analysis Middle East Testing Services L.L.C
Five Complex Things about Legionella Analysis
Sep 28, 2021
Legionella is a kind of bacteria that causes severe breathing diseases, including pneumonia. One of the leading causes of a legionella outbreak could be contamination of conventional water pipelines. In such cases, it is observed that due to the lack of proper pipeline management and cleaning, the outbreak of such bacteria becomes evident. However, at such times, conducting a Legionella analysis becomes imperative.
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Five Complex Things about Legionella AnalysisAnalysis Middle East Testing Services L.L.C
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However, not all laboratories may have it readily available.
In this method, the legionella bacteria derived from location samples are isolated on a media where its growth is supported. Though it is quite an effective legionella analysis method, there are a few difficult factors about it.
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It is quite technically challenging.
It is quite a slower process as it requires around five days to cultivate.
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Culture
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Urinary antigen Primarily meant for seeking out the symptoms in a
patient, this analysis depends on the detection of the
bacteria within the victim’s urine. It is also one of the most
common legionella analyses existing out there. However,
even if it is one of the most common, it still has a few
difficult facts about it:
the bacteria (L. pneumophila).
does not offer molecular comparisons.
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needs to be collected in between the acute onset and
two weeks, since the visibility of symptoms. Another
set needs to be received after 3-6 weeks.
Because about 5 to 10% of the population has a titer
of 1:≥256, it becomes hard to detect the bacteria.
This is so because it becomes harder to distinguish
between the bacteria and other pneumonia acquired
through the community.
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Another well sought after analysis for legionella, this
method is rapid and can be used to detect other serogroups
of legionella other than Lp1. However, it does have one
difficulty:
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are:
The regents needed for this analysis are a bit difficult to obtain.
It is more difficult technically, as many labs might not have the proper equipment for it.
If you suspect a legionella outbreak in your area, then for the best legionella analysis in Dubai,
get in touch with Metslab for the best services.
Source: https://metslab.wordpress.com/2020/08/04/five-difficult-things-about-legionella-analysis/
Address:
Phone: +971 589505070 / +971 589505077
Website: https://metslab.com/
Overview
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However, not all laboratories may have it readily available.
In this method, the legionella bacteria derived from location samples are isolated on a media where its growth is supported. Though it is quite an effective legionella analysis method, there are a few difficult factors about it.
02
03
It is quite technically challenging.
It is quite a slower process as it requires around five days to cultivate.
04 It much depends on the personnel handling the treatment.
Culture
#
#
#
#
Urinary antigen Primarily meant for seeking out the symptoms in a
patient, this analysis depends on the detection of the
bacteria within the victim’s urine. It is also one of the most
common legionella analyses existing out there. However,
even if it is one of the most common, it still has a few
difficult facts about it:
the bacteria (L. pneumophila).
does not offer molecular comparisons.
#
#
#
#
needs to be collected in between the acute onset and
two weeks, since the visibility of symptoms. Another
set needs to be received after 3-6 weeks.
Because about 5 to 10% of the population has a titer
of 1:≥256, it becomes hard to detect the bacteria.
This is so because it becomes harder to distinguish
between the bacteria and other pneumonia acquired
through the community.
#
#
#
#
Another well sought after analysis for legionella, this
method is rapid and can be used to detect other serogroups
of legionella other than Lp1. However, it does have one
difficulty:
#
#
#
#
are:
The regents needed for this analysis are a bit difficult to obtain.
It is more difficult technically, as many labs might not have the proper equipment for it.
If you suspect a legionella outbreak in your area, then for the best legionella analysis in Dubai,
get in touch with Metslab for the best services.
Source: https://metslab.wordpress.com/2020/08/04/five-difficult-things-about-legionella-analysis/
Address:
Phone: +971 589505070 / +971 589505077
Website: https://metslab.com/
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