Guidance

Legionella molecular scheme: sample instruction sheet

This external quality assessment scheme (EQA) challenges the detection and quantification of Legionella spp. by molecular methods.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 11 May 2017
• Last updated: 16 April 2019 — See all updates

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Legionella molecular scheme: sample instruction sheet (English)

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The legionella molecular scheme includes samples containing a range of different serogroups of Legionella pneumophila and Legionella spp. other than L.pneumophila.

This scheme focuses on raising awareness on the:

• molecular methods used
• variations of the molecular methods used which can subsequently highlight differences in PT results obtained
• limitation of molecular methods available on the market
• updates in ISO methods

Selected distribution challenges the detection and quantification of Legionella spp. by molecular methods.

For further information please contact us at:

Food and environmental proficiency testing unit (FEPTU)

UK Health Security Agency
61 Colindale Avenue
London
NW9 5EQ

Email foodeqa@phe.gov.uk

Telephone 020 8327 7119

Published 11 May 2017
Last updated 16 April 2019 + show all updates

1. 16 April 2019

   Updated 'Legionella molecular scheme: sample instruction sheet (English)'.

2. 16 July 2018

   Added 'Legionella molecular scheme: sample instruction sheet (English)'.

3. 7 September 2017

   Updated legionella molecular scheme: sample instruction sheet (English).

4. 11 May 2017

   First published.