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Results Guide

Detekt Rapid Tests
Detekt Rapid Tests

Reading the Yellow Side (Bacteria)

Detekt Rapid Tests

Few colonies (0–20)Low contamination / clean water!

Moderate (20–100)Moderate bacterial presence, concern for retest confirmation

Heavy (100+ / covered)High bacterial load; water is microbiologically active

Unlike mold, bacteria species are hard identify visually. Our test allows for more than a yes/no result. However, not all specific IDs can be made. Scroll down to view mold ID information.

Reading the Brown Side (Fungus & Mold)

Less common species:

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