Phigenics Legionella Testing Program
For Value Added Resellers (VAR)

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The Phigenics Legionella Testing Program is aimed at providing water treatment providers, water management consultants, and equipment and service providers with Legionella testing services that are faster, more accurate and more comprehensive than conventional Legionella testing.

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Become an Authorized VAR

The safety of your customers’ water systems is one of their utmost concerns. When they are ready to validate their water systems, they want to be assured that their Legionella results are accurate and are received in a timely and efficient manner with comprehensive reporting.
As an authorized Phigenics VAR, you have access to Legionella test services that are the most accurate, fastest and most comprehensive in the industry – allowing you to provide real value to your customers.

Click here to email us about becoming a Phigenics VAR.

Legionella Testing Services

Phigenics offers a variety of testing options to meet the needs of your clients, including the PVT TimeZero™ dipslide culture method (culture results in 2-3 business days), PVT Next Day LegiPlex™ PCR delivers rapid results that confirm the serogroup of Legionella the day after sampling. These methods provide results that are accurate, timely and comprehensive. In addition, we offer the standard ISO culture method (results in the standard 10-14 business days). These tests are packaged in a variety of ways to ensure that you receive the analyses that you need in the time that you need them.

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PVT TimeZero™ Test Method

Compared to other methods, the PVT using the TimeZero culture method is:

  • FASTER
    Because culturing occurs at “time zero” (t=0) and results are typically communicated in 2-4 days after receipt in the lab.
  • MORE ACCURATE
    Because variations due to changes in water samples during shipment are entirely eliminated.
  • MORE COMPREHENSIVE
    Because:
    + Legionella bacteria and total heterotrophic aerobic bacteria (THAB) are obtained from the same sample with one protocol.
    + PVT test product combinations include the Phigenics patented TimeZero™ method, the ISO 11731 spread plate method, and the NextDay PCR method.
    + Results are reported electronically with digital images and chain of custody records and are automatically archived in the Phigenics web-based analytics platform (phiMetrics), providing access to results at any time.

PVT Next Day LegiPlex™ PCR

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) provides an analysis of a water sample at a genetic level. Detection of Legionella species and serogroup DNA by Next Day LegiPlex PCR is used to deliver fast, preliminary results to indicate whether water systems are well-managed. It does this by providing molecular-marker negative screen data. If the test result is negative, then there is a 99% probability the traditional culture-based results will also be negative.

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Tests and Test Combinations

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Phigenics Legionella Test Products
(w/ Part Number)
Test Method
Bacteria Type
Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
PVT TimeZero™
(Part No. MB-100)
TimeZero™
Culture Method

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species
Total Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria
(THAB)

2-3 Business Days
PVT with ISO
(Part No. MB-300)
TimeZero™
Culture Method

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species
Total Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria
(THAB)

2-3 Business Days
ISO 11731 Spread
Plate Culture
Method

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species

10-14 Business Days
PVT PREMIUM
(Part No. MB-230)
TimeZero™
Culture Method

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species
Total Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria
(THAB)

2-3 Business Days
ISO 11731 Spread
Plate Culture
Method

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species

10-14 Business Days
Next Day LegiPlex™ PCR
Method
(a molecular marker negative screen)

Real-time PCR detection of Legionella pneumophila sg 1, Legionella pneumophila sg 2-14, and Legionella genus

1 Business Day
PVT SELECT
(Part No. MB-630)
TimeZero™
Culture Method

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species
Total Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria
(THAB)

2-3 Business Days
Next Day LegiPlex™ PCR
Method
(a molecular marker negative screen)

Real-time PCR detection of Legionella pneumophila sg 1, Legionella pneumophila sg 2-14, and Legionella genus

1 Business Day
PVT Next Day LegiPlex™ PCR
(Part No. MB-1430)
Next Day LegiPlex™ PCR
Method
(a molecular marker negative screen)

Real-time PCR detection of Legionella pneumophila sg 1, Legionella pneumophila sg 2-14, and Legionella genus

1 Business Day
PVT Standard
ISO Spread Plate
Legionella Test
(Part No. MB-1010)
ISO 11731 Spread
Plate Culture
Method

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14 Legionella species

10-14 Business Days
PVT NextDay
Legionella PCR with
Standard ISO Spread
Plate Legionella Test
(Part No. MB-1120)
NextDay PCR
Method
(a molecular marker negative screen)

Viable and Non-viable Legionella

1 Business Day
ISO 11731 Spread
Plate Culture
Method

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species

10-14 Business Days
PVT Swab
Legionella Test
(Part No. MB-1300)
Legionella Swab
Culture Analysis
(qualitative)

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species

10-14 Business Days
PVT THAB
Total Heterotrophic
Aerobic Bacteria
(Part No. MB-400)
TimeZero™
Total Bacteria
Culture Method

Total Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria

2-3 Business Days
Phigenics Legionella Test Products
(w/ Part Number)
PVT TimeZero™
(Part No. MB-100)
Test Method
TimeZero™
Culture Method
Bacteria Type

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species
Total Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria
(THAB)

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
2-3 Business Days
Phigenics Legionella Test Products
(w/ Part Number)
PVT with ISO
(Part No. MB-300)
Test Method
TimeZero™
Culture Method
Bacteria Type

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species
Total Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria
(THAB)

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
2-3 Business Days
Test Method
ISO 11731 Spread
Plate Culture
Method
Bacteria Type

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
10-14 Business Days
Phigenics Legionella Test Products
(w/ Part Number)
PVT PREMIUM
(Part No. MB-230)
Test Method
TimeZero™
Culture Method
Bacteria Type

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species
Total Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria
(THAB)

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
2-3 Business Days
Test Method
ISO 11731 Spread
Plate Culture
Method
Bacteria Type

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
10-14 Business Days
Test Method
Next Day LegiPlex™ PCR
Method
(a molecular marker negative screen)
Bacteria Type

Real-time PCR detection of Legionella pneumophila sg 1, Legionella pneumophila sg 2-14, and Legionella genus

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
1 Business Day
Phigenics Legionella Test Products
(w/ Part Number)
PVT SELECT
(Part No. MB-630)
Test Method
TimeZero™
Culture Method
Bacteria Type

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species
Total Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria
(THAB)

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
2-3 Business Days
Test Method
Next Day LegiPlex™ PCR
Method
(a molecular marker negative screen)
Bacteria Type

Real-time PCR detection of Legionella pneumophila sg 1, Legionella pneumophila sg 2-14, and Legionella genus

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
1 Business Day
Phigenics Legionella Test Products
(w/ Part Number)
PVT Next Day LegiPlex™ PCR
(Part No. MB-1430)
Test Method
Next Day LegiPlex™ PCR
Method
(a molecular marker negative screen)
Bacteria Type

Real-time PCR detection of Legionella pneumophila sg 1, Legionella pneumophila sg 2-14, and Legionella genus

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
1 Business Day
Phigenics Legionella Test Products
(w/ Part Number)
PVT Standard
ISO Spread Plate
Legionella Test
(Part No. MB-1010)
Test Method
ISO 11731 Spread
Plate Culture
Method
Bacteria Type

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14 Legionella species

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
10-14 Business Days
Phigenics Legionella Test Products
(w/ Part Number)
PVT NextDay
Legionella PCR with
Standard ISO Spread
Plate Legionella Test
(Part No. MB-1120)
Test Method
NextDay PCR
Method
(a molecular marker negative screen)
Bacteria Type

Viable and Non-viable Legionella

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
1 Business Day
Test Method
ISO 11731 Spread
Plate Culture
Method
Bacteria Type

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
10-14 Business Days
Phigenics Legionella Test Products
(w/ Part Number)
PVT Swab
Legionella Test
(Part No. MB-1300)
Test Method
Legionella Swab
Culture Analysis
(qualitative)
Bacteria Type

Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella pneumophila serogroups 2-14
Legionella species

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
10-14 Business Days
Phigenics Legionella Test Products
(w/ Part Number)
PVT THAB
Total Heterotrophic
Aerobic Bacteria
(Part No. MB-400)
Test Method
TimeZero™
Total Bacteria
Culture Method
Bacteria Type

Total Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria

Turnaround time
(once received at lab)
2-3 Business Days

VAR FAQs:

Do I qualify for the VAR program?

To qualify, your company should be a water treatment service provider, consultant, or equipment supplier to any commercial, institutional, or industrial facility and have direct interaction with facility management personnel. A simple review of your business offering will be reviewed by Phigenics to ensure that your
company qualifies.

What is my benefit to being a VAR?

The safety of your customers' water systems is one of their utmost concerns. When they are ready to validate their water systems, they want to be assured that their results are accurate and are received timely and efficiently. Unfortunately, the standard Legionella tests require incubation for 10 days (once received in the lab); this can feel like an eternity for facility managers! In addition, it is unlikely that the Legionella or total bacteria levels that were in their system at the time the sample was drawn are anything like those levels in their systems when the test report shows up 10-14 days later! Facility managers want and need accurate, fast, and comprehensive Legionella and total bacteria analysis.

What type of Support do you offer?

For any questions or concerns, contact Phigenics at 630.733.8029, or email vars@phigenics.com.

 
What is my price for your products?

We have established special prices for our Value Added Resellers (VARs), which will enable you to receive Phigenics Legionella test products at substantial discounts compared to commercial prices. You have the ability to re-sell at your determined prices. Become an authorized VAR to receive the VAR pricing. Email: vars@phigenics.com.

Is there any literature available to help me communicate the value of the PVT to my customers?

Yes, click here for a brochure that can help you communicate the value of the Phigenics Legionella testing capabilities.

 
At what price should I sell these to my customers?

As an authorized VAR, you will receive your pricing as well as the suggested retail pricing. You may sell the products at the price you choose.

 

Where can I download the Chain of Custody documents? 

Click here to download the Chain of Custody Form and here to download the Chain of Custody Guide. 

 

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Why PASL?

Phigenics Analytical Services Laboratory (PASL) is certified as proficient in theEnvironmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for using the Phigenics Patented TimeZero™ test method and the ISO 11731 spread plate method. PASL has passed every proficiency test since the beginning of the CDC ELITE program. PASL is a New York State ELAP-certified laboratory for the analysis of potable and non-potable water and provides a wide range of other testing services for microbial hazards such as Pseudomonas, Stenotrophomonas, Acinetobacter, Mycobacterium, Aspergillus, and Fusarium. PASL also provides complete testing services required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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