How it works
AquaVial Quick Check uses SPR (gold-nanoparticle aggregation) chemistry calibrated to the 500 CFU/mL CDC dental unit waterline threshold. A visible color shift in 15 minutes flags any line above guideline. Designed for chairside use without lab equipment or incubator.
Collect 10-20 ml sample in a clean cup and concentrate it using the sample concentration kit provided
add concentrated sample to the test vial
Wait 15 minutes at room temperature (20-25°C)
Read result by visible color change; act on positive results
Sensitivity matrix
Detection limits
Comparison
vs. traditional lab testing
Membrane filtration lab culture (ISO 9215 R2A media (7 day incubation))
Off-site, multi-day turnaround. Requires lab account, membrane filtration manifold, and qualified microbiology technician. Per-test cost from $40–$120 plus shipping.
On-site, same-day result
Chairside result vs days-long send-out lab cultures. Pass/fail at the actionable 500 CFU/mL line — no quantification needed for compliance screening.
Detection chemistry
How it detects
SPR nanoparticle
Uses surface plasmon resonance nanoparticles that change color when binding to bacterial cell-wall surface markers. Direct visual readout in 15-60 minutes.
Regulatory & standards
Compliance references
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS
- CDC DUWL 500 CFU/mL guideline
- ADA dental waterline guidance
