Where can I send water samples for Legionella analysis in France?

Send your water samples to Aquatycia Laboratory, 7-9T Rue Parmentier, 94140 Alfortville, France. We are COFRAC accredited (N°1-5057) and accept samples from all over France and internationally. Samples must be transported at 2-8°C and received within 24 hours of collection.

What is COFRAC accreditation for Legionella testing?

COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) is the French national accreditation body. COFRAC accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17025 guarantees that the laboratory meets international quality standards. Only COFRAC-accredited results are legally valid for regulatory compliance in France.

How much does Legionella analysis cost in France?

Legionella culture analysis at Aquatycia costs between €45-60 excluding VAT per sample. Sampling kits with sterile bottles and insulated containers are available on request. Results are delivered within 8-10 working days with a COFRAC-accredited report.

How long does Legionella analysis take?

Standard Legionella culture analysis takes 8-10 working days. For urgent cases, we offer PCR analysis with results in 24-48 hours. All results are accessible online via our Aquatycia Predict platform.

Can I send Legionella samples from outside France?

Yes, Aquatycia accepts samples from Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and other countries. International shipping must maintain the cold chain (2-8°C) and ensure delivery within 24 hours. Contact us to arrange logistics with an approved carrier.

Legionella Analysis Laboratory in France

Legionella Testing Laboratory in France

Send your water samples from anywhere in France or Europe. Results within 8-10 days, COFRAC accredited reports (N°1-5057).

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N°1-5057

ISO 17025

Sample Shipping Address

Aquatycia Laboratory SAS

7-9T Rue Parmentier
94140 Alfortville, France

Phone: +33 1 77 75 54 00
Email: contact@aquatycia.fr

Reception hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm (CET)

What is COFRAC Accreditation?

COFRAC (Comité Français d'Accréditation) is the French national accreditation body, equivalent to UKAS in the UK or A2LA in the USA. COFRAC accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17025 guarantees that:

The laboratory uses validated methods (NF T90-431 / ISO 11731 for Legionella)
Staff are qualified and regularly trained
Equipment is calibrated and maintained
Results are traceable and legally valid

Important: In France, only COFRAC-accredited results are accepted by health authorities (ARS) for regulatory compliance.

Legionella Testing Services

Culture Analysis

Standard method NF T90-431. Detection and enumeration of Legionella pneumophila.

Results: 8-10 working days
COFRAC accredited
Regulatory compliant

€45-60 excl. VAT

PCR Analysis (Rapid)

Molecular biology detection for urgent cases.

Results: 24-48 hours
High sensitivity
Ideal for outbreaks

€120-150 excl. VAT

How to Send Samples

Request a sampling kit on request - Includes sterile bottles, insulated container, and cold packs
Collect your water sample - 500ml at first draw without flaming. Record temperature and sampling point
Ship within 24 hours - Use express courier (Chronopost, DHL, FedEx) to maintain cold chain (2-8°C)
Receive your results - COFRAC report within 8-10 days, accessible online

Geographic Coverage

Aquatycia accepts Legionella samples from:

🇫🇷 All of France 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🌍 Other countries (contact us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aquatycia is one of the leading COFRAC-accredited laboratories in France for Legionella analysis. Our accreditation N°1-5057 covers culture analysis according to NF T90-431 standard. We perform over 15,000 Legionella analyses annually and serve clients throughout France and Europe.

French regulations set the following limits for Legionella pneumophila in water systems: <1,000 CFU/L = compliant, 1,000-10,000 CFU/L = alert level (corrective action within 1 month), >10,000 CFU/L = action level (immediate restriction of use and treatment required).

Yes, Aquatycia provides on-site sampling services in the Paris/Île-de-France region. Our technicians are trained according to FD T90-522 standard. For other regions in France, we provide sampling kit on requests with detailed instructions for self-sampling.

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