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Have you had your water tested?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jan 15, 2023 | Replies (84)Comment receiving replies
Would like more info on testing water and who is qualified to do so.
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A year ago, I was in contact with PathCon Laboratories, in Atlanta, about NTM analysis in household water. I interacted with Ms Shawna L. Hawk, Microbiologist, who indicated that they could analyze for NTM in our water. The analysis cost is $250 per sample, $2.50 for the sample collection bottle, plus any shipping charges (they will include a pre-printed priority overnight return label). The analysis will take a minimum of 8 weeks and possibly 6-8 additional weeks for identification of any Mycobacteria isolates they find. Updates are provided along the way.
Contact info:
PathCon Laboratories
270 Scientific Drive, Suite 3
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 446-0540, ext 627
(770) 446-0610 fax
1-866-PathCon
http://www.pathcon.com
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Hello everyone. The company that I knew about apparently is no longer in business. What you need to do is Google "water testing Mycobacteria" - you will find a couple candidates. Then you need to call them to be sure they do a full culture and not just a quick test so they can tell EXACTLY what is growing if it is. Many NTM are not dangerous to humans. Also how they want you to sample.
Sue