Water - Legionella
EPTIS factsheet 610560 | Last revision 2023-11-01 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts610560 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts610560
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| PT provider | IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Based in | Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Language(s) | English | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Remarks | This program is designed to simulate water samples for Legionella testing. All analyses are available on all samples. 3 rounds per year. 3 × freeze dried vials (Sample A, B and C) are each reconstituted to obtain 100 mL for each round. Available tests: Count (cfu/mL): Plate count 21°C, Plate count 37°C, Legionella pneumophila (SG1, SG2-14), Total Legionella pneumophila , Legionella spp, Total Legionella See the IFM Perpetual Schedule for more information: https://proficiency.ifmqs.com.au/dropbox/information/PT_Microbiology_Perpetual_Schedule.xlsx Laboratories may request multiple result submissions at no additional cost. This will ensure that all analysts and methods can be compared, giving a laboratory-wide picture of proficiency. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Water
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| Testing fields |
Microbiology
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| Aims of the PT scheme | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target group of participants | All laboratories undertaking Legionella testing of water handling systems and environmental systems | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Linked to specific legislation / standards | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional, subsidiary aims | validation of testing methods | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of participants | 50+ per round | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party |
Accredited by A2LA on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043 |
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| Participation fee | AUD$580 per round (plus shipping) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Regularly operated | Yes (3 rounds per year) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Year of first operation | 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact details of the PT provider | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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IFM Quality Services Pty Ltd
P.O.Box 877, Unit 4/58 Stennett Road 2565 Ingleburn NSW Australia Phone: +61 2 9618 3311 Fax: n/a Web: http://www.ifmqs.com.au http://www.ifmqs.com.au |
IFM Team
Phone: +61 2 9618 3311 Fax: Email: Support@ifmqs.com.au Support@ifmqs.com.au |
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If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Australia,
Ms Luminita Antin.
Ms Luminita Antin.