Science & Evidence
Science & evidence
University research translated into earlier operational insight.
Bactiquick screens an endotoxin-associated signal from Gram-negative bacteria at the point of sampling. It gives water professionals information sooner, while laboratory confirmation remains the standard wherever prescribed or required.
What the science supports
A disciplined operational screen with clear boundaries.
What it measures
An endotoxin-associated response linked to Gram-negative bacterial material, expressed as a practical operational risk signal.
What it enables
Earlier recognition of change, prioritisation of investigation and faster decisions about escalation or laboratory confirmation.
What it does not do
It does not identify individual organisms and is not a direct regulatory test for E. coli, viruses, Cryptosporidium or Giardia.
Research and supporting bodies
Developed through university research and supported by independent technical work.
Approved university and supporting-body acknowledgements are shown directly. Customer and user organisations are presented separately as testimonials, not as partnership claims.
Selected publications and evidence
Read the underlying material.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Peer-reviewed research relevant to Real Time field assessment and bacterial risk indication.
Journal of Water and Health
Research material supporting the evidence base for field water-quality assessment.
Water — Volume 17
Published research connected with water-quality monitoring and Bactiquick's scientific context.
Publications overview
A concise index of the research and technical publications associated with Bactiquick.
Interpreting a result
Use screening to decide what happens next.
Green, orange and red bands communicate an operational risk level. They are designed to support earlier investigation and response, not to substitute for organism-specific or accredited testing.
Put the evidence into context
Tell us what problem you need Bactiquick to resolve.
Our New Zealand team can discuss your application, the correct role for operational screening and whether a demonstration or structured trial is the right next step.
What Bactiquick measures
Bactiquick currently screens endotoxin-related bacterial risk. It is not a direct regulatory test for E. coli, viruses, Cryptosporidium or Giardia.
Independent validation
The system builds on university research and independent technical work, including evaluation associated with the University of Plymouth and Campden BRI. Approved university and supporting-body acknowledgements will be shown like-for-like.
How results should be used
Use Bactiquick for operational screening, prioritisation and escalation. A Bactiquick result does not replace laboratory confirmation or any required regulatory testing.