{"product_id":"iron-bacteria-test","title":"Crystal Quest Iron Bacteria Water Test Kit, Presence or Absence Lab Analysis (CQE-TS-6000)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIron bacteria are microorganisms that feed on iron in groundwater and can cause unpleasant taste and odor and stain laundry and fixtures. The Crystal Quest Iron Bacteria Test is a mail-in kit that has National Testing Laboratories report whether iron bacteria are present in your water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory presence or absence result for iron bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps explain taste, odor and staining problems in well water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample is sealed in a bubble bag and shipped chilled in the included cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults reported using EPA standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple three-step process: collect, return, receive your report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTest Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMail-in laboratory analysis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaboratory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNational Testing Laboratories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalyte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresence or absence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReporting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResults reported using EPA standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSample Container\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSampling bottle with fill line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue ice pack, bubble bag, cooler, lab form, cardboard shipping box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not rinse the bottle; fill it to the line just below the threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisinfect the spigot with alcohol before sampling, or with a flame if it is metal; do not use a flame if methane is suspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze the blue ice pack for at least 8 hours, collect after 1:00 p.m. EST and ship the same day by next-day delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not collect or ship on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or the day before a national holiday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamples not received within 24 hours of collection, or without a collection date and time, are marked invalid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvermont Direct is an authorized Crystal Quest dealer. Iron bacteria live in groundwater that contains iron, so this test suits homes and buildings on wells with taste, odor or staining problems. A presence or absence result helps you decide what treatment to consider alongside iron filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed Help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping on orders over $200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions about this product before you order, our team is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail: \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@avermontdirect.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esupport@avermontdirect.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPhone: \u003ca href=\"tel:+18444553695\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e+1 (844) 455-3695\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHours: Monday–Friday, 9AM–5PM\u003cbr\u003e\nLive Chat: Available 24\/7\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Quest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50895865053232,"sku":"CQE-TS-6000","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/4646\/0720\/files\/iron-bacteria-test-crystal-quest-water-filters-1192507055.png?v=1793072172","url":"https:\/\/avermontdirect.com\/products\/iron-bacteria-test","provider":"Avermont Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}