ProEdge QuickPass User Manual

Directions for Use:
Understanding Your Results:
1. SAMPLE
2. SOAK
3. INCUBATE
QuickPass™
Instructions
QuickPass
IN- OFFICE DENTAL WA TER TEST
TM
Remove the paddle from the clear vial casing and take a water sample direct
from dental unit, device, or line into the vial.
Testing Tips:
›
Do not touch the white and black
gridded membrane filter or the
inside of the clear vial casing.
›
Use a permanent marker to
label the clear vial casing with
the sample’s location, device,
time, and date.
›
Make sure the grid membrane
filter side is facing down during
soaking and incubation.
Reinsert the paddle firmly into the vial and lay it grid membrane filter side down
for at least 1 minute to allow the water to soak into the media pad.
Remove the paddle, pour out the water, and reinsert the paddle. Lay grid
membrane filter side down at room temperature for 48 - 72 hours before
reading the results.
The QuickPass™ In-Oce Dental Water Test provides a means for simple, microbiological analysis of
procedural water for dental treatment. Each QuickPass™ provides an estimated heterotrophic plate count
to measure compliance with the CDC standard for safe water of ≤500 CFU/mL.
Once incubation is complete, remove the paddle from the vial casing and examine the gridded filter. Bacteria colonies
will present as red, orange, or opaque spots or film. Compare your paddle with the chart above to find your range.
Err on the side of caution. Bacteria counts are estimated values based on R2A correlation. If exact bacteria counts are
desired, or results vary widely, we recommend testing with ProEdge Mail-In Water Test Kits. Depending on your results,
remedial action may be necessary to clean your waterlines. See back page for guidance.
TNTC
(Too Numerous
to Count)
10,000 - 50,000
CFU/mL
201 - 500
CFU/mL
501 - 1,000
CFU/mL
0 - 200
CFU/mL
<---- PASS FAIL ---->
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ProEdge QuickPass Specifications

General

Brand	ProEdge
Model	QuickPass
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Directions for Use

Sample Collection

Remove the paddle from the vial and take a water sample directly from the dental unit, device, or line into the vial.

Soaking the Paddle

Reinsert the paddle firmly into the vial and lay it grid membrane filter side down for at least 1 minute to allow water to soak into the media pad.

Incubation

Remove the paddle, pour out water, and reinsert. Lay grid membrane filter side down at room temperature for 48-72 hours.

Understanding Your Results

Interpreting Paddle Results

Examine the gridded filter after incubation. Bacteria colonies appear as spots. Compare your paddle with the chart to find your range.

Corrective Action

Action for 0-200 CFU/mL

Results in the pass range. Continue the current treatment protocol for safe waterlines.

Action for 201-500 CFU/mL

Results in the caution range. Shock waterlines within one week and continue quarterly testing.

Action for Above 501 CFU/mL

Results indicate failure. Shock waterlines immediately and retest after treatment.

Consult with a Safe Water Specialist

Document Your Results

Recommended Testing Protocol