Guidance

Legionella molecular scheme: recent intended results for distribution

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

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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

Updates to this page

Published 11 May 2017
Last updated 30 March 2021 show all updates
  1. Added Legionella molecular scheme: intended results for LM8 distribution.

  2. Updated Legionella molecular scheme: intended results for LM7 distribution.

  3. Added 'Legionella molecular scheme: intended results for LM7 distribution'.

  4. Added 'Legionella molecular scheme: intended results for LM6 distribution'

  5. Added 'Legionella molecular scheme: intended results for LM4 distribution'.

  6. Added 'Legionella molecular scheme: intended results for LM3 distribution'.

  7. Replaced G103 with intended results for LM2 distribution.

  8. First published.

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