{"product_id":"aquavial-ez-6-hours-coliform-test-kit","title":"AquaVial EZ 6 Hours Coliform Test Kit","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* Hide any pictograms outside the intro wrapper (legacy theme blocks). *\/\n.aq-pictograms { display: none !important; }\n.aq-desc-intro .aq-pictograms { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; }\n.aq-pictogram__text small { opacity: 0.7; font-size: 0.85em; }\n\n\/* Dropdown styling for the product sections *\/\n.aq-product-section { margin-top: 1.5rem; }\n.aq-dropdown { border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 0.4rem 0; }\n.aq-dropdown:last-of-type { border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; }\n.aq-dropdown summary {\n  cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\n  font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.15rem;\n  padding: 0.7rem 0;\n  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\n}\n.aq-dropdown summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n.aq-dropdown summary::after {\n  content: '+'; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1;\n  margin-left: 0.5rem; transition: transform 0.2s;\n}\n.aq-dropdown[open] summary::after { content: '−'; }\n.aq-dropdown-body { padding: 0.2rem 0 1rem; line-height: 1.6; }\n.aq-dropdown-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n.aq-dropdown-body ul, .aq-dropdown-body ol { padding-left: 1.4rem; margin: 0.4rem 0; }\n.aq-dropdown-body li { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }\n.aq-doc-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }\n.aq-doc-list li { padding: 0.55rem 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #e5e5e5; }\n.aq-doc-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n.aq-doc-list a { color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; }\n.aq-doc-list a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\n.aq-doc-list a::before { content: '📄  '; }\n.aq-doc-placeholder { color: #999; font-style: italic; }\n.aq-spec-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }\n.aq-spec-table th, .aq-spec-table td { text-align: left; padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; vertical-align: top; }\n.aq-spec-table th { width: 38%; font-weight: 600; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-desc-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pictograms\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pictogram\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aq-pictogram__icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2.5c-3 4-6 7.5-6 11.2C6 17.7 8.7 21 12 21s6-3.3 6-7.3c0-3.7-3-7.2-6-11.2z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aq-pictogram__text\"\u003eDetects 1 CFU \/ mL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pictogram\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aq-pictogram__icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 7 12 12 15.5 14\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aq-pictogram__text\"\u003eResults in as little as 6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pictogram\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"aq-pictogram__icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 14V4a2 2 0 1 1 4 0v10a4 4 0 1 1-4 0z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aq-pictogram__text\"\u003eIncubate at 35–40°C (95–104°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAquaVial EZ Coliform \u0026amp; E. coli Water Test\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fast-result member of the AquaVial family — a field-portable screening test that detects \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Coliform\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cem\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e, the two primary indicators of water safety, in as little as \u003cstrong\u003e6 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e with a simple colour-change readout. Lab-grade sensitivity down to \u003cstrong\u003e1 CFU\/mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, no lab and no mailing required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColiform bacteria are invisible, odourless, and tasteless at the levels that cause illness. The EZ test gives you a same-day answer for \u003cstrong\u003ewell, tap, rainwater, RV and cottage water\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal when you need results before the end of the day rather than waiting 24–48 hours. Use a warm spot or any 35–40°C incubator for the fastest result, or simply leave it at room temperature overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-product-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"aq-dropdown\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eKey Features\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetects \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Coliform\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cem\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e — β-D-Galactosidase-positive coliforms, the large majority of coliform strains found in water contaminated with faeces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast results:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 hours for recreational\/swim water and 8 hours for drinking water with 35–40°C incubation; 18–24 hours at room temperature (20–35°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab-grade sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — detects down to 1 CFU\/mL (1 CFU\/10 mL on the drinking-water protocol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple visual readout: \u003cstrong\u003eclear or yellow = no coliform\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003eburgundy = coliform \/ E. coli present\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField-portable, semi-quantitative single-vial test — no incubator strictly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 test per pack · 2-year shelf life · store at 15–25°C, keep dry and away from light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Canada by ExactBlue Technologies Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"aq-dropdown\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollect your sample:\u003c\/strong\u003e open the vial, fill it completely with your water sample, and close it back with the original plug cap. Shake well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncubate\u003c\/strong\u003e the vial upright — 6 hours (recreational water) or 8 hours (drinking water) at 35–40°C, or 18–24 hours at room temperature. The detection limit can be adjusted by changing the incubation duration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease the reagent:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove the plug cap, place the reagent-filled conical cap on the vial and twist to close, releasing the reagent into the vial. Shake 5–10 times to mix and let sit for 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead your result:\u003c\/strong\u003e compare the colour to the included chart. \u003cstrong\u003eClear\/yellow = negative\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003eburgundy = coliform \/ E. coli detected\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e any result observed after 24 hours is inaccurate and should be disregarded, as it can produce false-positive results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"aq-dropdown\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aq-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetects\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Coliform \u0026amp; E. coli (β-D-Galactosidase-positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetection limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 CFU\/mL (1 CFU\/10 mL drinking-water protocol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncubation — 35–45°C\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 hours (recreational) \/ 8 hours (drinking water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncubation — 20–35°C\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour change: clear\/yellow → burgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-quantitative, field-portable single-vial screening test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 test vial with reagent-filled cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years from date of manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25°C (59–77°F), keep dry, away from light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExactBlue Technologies Inc., Cambridge, ON, Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFor water analysis only. Not for medical diagnosis.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"aq-dropdown\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eRelated Documents\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"aq-doc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0292\/4340\/8443\/files\/ExactBlue_EZ_Coliform_TDS_ECZ-001_AVE-011_v1.1.pdf?v=1781288526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet (TDS) — ECZ-001 \/ AVE-011 Coliform \u0026amp; E. coli\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"aq-doc-placeholder\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS) and Instructions For Use (IFU) coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AquaVial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47905530085541,"sku":"AVE-011","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0292\/4340\/8443\/files\/Productimagewithvial.png?v=1781203182","url":"https:\/\/aquavial.shop\/products\/aquavial-ez-6-hours-coliform-test-kit","provider":"AquaVial","version":"1.0","type":"link"}