Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK Ltd. provides testing for coagulase positive staphylococcus (CPS), including Staphylococcus aureus, as part of comprehensive water microbiology analysis. This testing supports infection prevention and hygiene monitoring across healthcare, leisure, and manufacturing environments.
Understanding coagulase positive staphylococcus in water
Staphylococcus aureus is a significant microbiological indicator in water quality monitoring, particularly in settings where water comes into contact with skin, wounds, or medical equipment. CPS can cause a range of infections from minor skin irritation to serious systemic illness. Its detection can indicate inadequate disinfection, contamination from handling, or the presence of biofilm within the system. Testing for CPS is therefore essential where water exposure presents a potential infection risk.
Supporting infection risk management and hygiene control
CPS testing is widely applied in hydrotherapy pools, spa and swimming pools, and other environments where immunocompromised individuals may be exposed to water aerosols or surfaces. It is also important in pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing, where hygienic water systems must be maintained. Regular testing helps verify system cleanliness, identify lapses in control measures, and support water hygiene validation and verification programmes.
Accredited laboratory methods
Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK Ltd.'s UK-wide ISO 17025-accredited laboratories provide reliable testing for coagulase positive staphylococcus using recognised culture-based methods. While this specific test is not accredited in all laboratories, it is performed under the same rigorous quality systems as our accredited water microbiology testing.
Testing can be performed on a wide range of sample types, including spa and pool water, hydrotherapy water, and environmental samples, with typical turnaround times of 48 to 72 hours, depending on matrix and requirements.
Our UKAS No. 9508 laboratory in Sheffield provides accredited testing for healthcare water matrices, including endoscopy and renal applications.
Trusted by hygiene-focused sectors
From infection prevention teams within NHS trusts to facilities managers in leisure, spa, and wellness settings, our testing service is relied upon throughout the UK. Whether for routine monitoring, post-maintenance verification, or targeted investigations, we provide a consistent, compliant service with regulatory alignment, with methods developed to reflect current UK and EU standards and industry best practice.
Why choose Eurofins Water Hygiene Testing UK
- Tested in an ISO17025-accredited laboratories. Whilst Staphylococcus testing is not accredited for all matrix types, the same high-quality approach is taken for all testing.
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Suitable for spa pools, hydrotherapy facilities, healthcare, manufacturing, and environmental applications
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Supports infection control, hygiene verification, and risk assessment programmes
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Reliable turnaround times and clear, quality-assured reporting
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Backed by a national refrigerated logistics network for rapid, secure sample delivery
UK-wide logistics and sample containers
Customers benefit from our free national drop-off network, offering over 50 refrigerated sample locations. To ensure that we are able to test your water samples accurately, please submit them in appropriate sample containers.
Contact us
If you require coagulase positive staphylococcus testing to support infection risk management or routine hygiene monitoring, please contact us or call us on 0845 604 6740. Our experienced team will help ensure you meet your water safety obligations with confidence and efficiency.
