New service | Dialysis Water Testing for Renal Units

Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK has launched a dedicated dialysis water quality testing service to help  renal units meet ISO 23500 and UK Kidney Association guidance*. Delivered by our accredited Eurofins Healthcare Facilities Testing laboratories in Sheffield for Great Britain (GB) and Belfast for Northern Ireland (NI), the service covers comprehensive microbiological and chemical analysis for quality testing of reverse osmosis (RO) and dialysis water; fully supported by our established hospital logistics network*

Why dialysis water quality matters

Dialysis patients are highly vulnerable; poor-quality water can introduce microbial and chemical risks. The ISO 23500 series and UK Kidney Association guidance* set strict quality specifications to protect patients and support clinical governance. Our service aligns to these requirements and provides clear reporting to support local quality management systems.

What the service includes

• Microbiological testing; total viable counts and endotoxins

• Chemical analysis; targeted metals, heavy metals and ions

• Sample types; reverse osmosis water and dialysis water

• UKAS accredited testing; delivered by our Belfast (UKAS no. 1369), Sheffield (UKAS no. 9508) and Wolverhampton (UKAS no. 9658) laboratories

• Hospital logistics; integrated weekly collection supporting minimal disruption for clinical teams*

Benefits for healthcare teams

• Supports compliance with ISO 23500 requirements and UK Kidney Association guidance*

• Clear, actionable reports for audit readiness and quality reviews

• Efficient collections via our established hospital Eurofins Orange Box logistics*

• Direct access to technical specialists for result discussion and retesting advice

Get started

Read more about this service and download our flyer. 

Contact us to arrange consumables and logistics via our enquiry form or call +44 (0) 845 604 6740.

*Applicable to GB only.