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Microbiology testing kit (pools)

Regular price $125.00

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Our Microbiology testing kit contains contains everything you need to take care of your monthly pool microbiology testing to comply with NZS5826:2010.

What comes in the courier bag?

  • Chilly bin
  • Freezer packs
  • Sample jar(s)
  • Instructions
  • Return prepaid courier bag

You require one sample jar per pool. One sample jar contains enough sample for all 4 bacteria tests required per pool.

What tests are carried out on the samples?

  • Standard Plate Count
  • E. coli
  • Staphylococcus Aureus 
  • Pseudomonas Aeruginosa 

How long does it take to get results?

  • Results that don’t comply with the limits in NZS5826:2010 are notified as soon as they become available.
  • A full report is emailed 2 to 5 days after receiving the sample.

When ordering, please choose the number of sample jars required with a maximum of 6 per kit. You require one jar per body of water.

The NZ Post overnight courier service that we use relies on the return package being dropped off by your team at your local NZ Post agent. Check that you have an agent nearby here: https://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/find-nz-post

Price includes gst & courier both ways.