Quick Bacteria Test

Crystal Quest Quick Bacteria Test Crystal Quest has partnered with National Testing Laboratories, a trusted leader in water analysis, to provide accurate testing for drinking water in homes and buildings This test provides a quick check for the presence or absence of coliform bacteria. Because coliform can indicate other disease-causing organisms, the test also screens for E. coli, a known pathogen. It’s a reliable way to identify potential bacterial contamination in drinking water. Testing is simple and convenient: just collect your sample and return it for analysis. Get Results in 3 Easy Steps 1. Collect Sample Fill kit’s bottles with water & complete enclosed form. 2. Return Sample Return kit using guaranteed next-day delivery. 3. Receive Report Receive clear results using EPA standards. ### ### Full list of contaminents Quick Bacteria Check Bacteria ColiformPresence/Absence E. Coli BacteriaPresence/Absence ### Quick Bacteria Instructions Sampling Instructions - Please Read Before Starting Step 1 After the blue ice pack has been in your freezer for at least 8 hours, you can collect your water sample from an appropriate water faucet or spigot. If the spout has a strainer or aerator, remove it prior to sampling Step 2 Samples must be shipped the same day they are collected via guaranteed next day delivery and must be collected after 1:00 p.m. EST to minimize time in transit. Do not collect and/ or ship your samples on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or the day before a National Holiday. Bottle 1 - Before filling this bottle, disinfect the end and inside of the faucet spout using rubbing alcohol. After the faucet spout has been disinfected, flush it by running the water for 3 - 5 minutes. Remove the red tabbed plastic seal on the 125 mL plastic bottle. Do not touch the inside of the bottle or the inside of the cap. This bottle contains preservative. Do not rinse the preservative out of the bottle. Fill the bottle between the 100 mL and 120 mL fill lines. Do not fill any less or more as this will impact the analysis. [ see picture]. Replace the cap securely making sure not to touch the inside of the bottle or the inside of the cap. Step 3A Complete the enclosed lab form, making sure to indicate the collection date and time you sampled, type of water, and sample identification (e.g. kitchen sink, well head,etc.) Return the blue ice pack to the kit and place the kit back in the cardboard box with the completed lab form. Step 3B Make arrangements to ship the kit by guaranteed next day delivery [or drop the kit off at our laboratory within 24 hours of collection, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm] to the following address: National Testing Laboratories 556 South Mansfield Street Ypsilanti, MI 48197 If we do not receive your sample within 24 hours of sample collection or if you have not provided the date and time of collection, the bacteria results will be marked INVALID!