ISO/TS 12869:2019

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ISO/TS 12869:2019 specifies a method for detecting and quantifying Legionella spp. and L. pneumophila in water using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). This standard provides a framework for the bacteriological investigation of various water types, including hot and cold water and cooling tower water. It outlines general methodological, performance evaluation, and quality control requirements for the qPCR technique.