Bacteria water test kit, foam shipping cooler with lid, clear sample bottle and blue ice pack
Quick Bacteria Test
Does this instrument measure the parameter you need, in the units and range you require?
- Worth considering for
- Readers who need the specific measurements or indicators described in this instrument’s documentation.
$69.00
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A documentation-based review of the manufacturer’s listing and specifications. How we reviewed it
Our assessment
The Quick Bacteria Test belongs on a comparison list when its documented application matches your needs. The important next step is to verify the configuration and compatibility, rather than deciding from the product photograph alone.
What the listing gives you
- Identifiable part numbers
CQE-TS-5300. These are useful for asking the manufacturer about an exact configuration.
What deserves a closer look
- Fit comes first
Check the measurement range, calibration instructions and what the device cannot measure. A single reading is not a complete water analysis.
- Look beyond the listed price
Review calibration, consumables and handling instructions before comparing the instrument with a laboratory service or another meter.
- Confirm the complete package
Check the manufacturer’s included-parts information and whether the listed item is a complete system or an individual component. An image may also show optional equipment.
These are our reading of the published information and our buying considerations. They are not measured performance results.
The specifications, in context.
Values below are published by Crystal Quest. Specifications may describe different configurations; read the model labels and compare the complete source tables in the reference section.
The listing does not provide a separate two-column specification table. Available technical details remain in the full manufacturer reference below; confirm any missing measurements directly with Crystal Quest.
Multi-column comparison tables are preserved in full under Manufacturer reference.
Choose the configuration carefully.
Check the measurement range, calibration instructions and what the device cannot measure. A single reading is not a complete water analysis.
Model & part-number reference 1 configuration
This is a reference table, not an ordering form. SKU and option names are reproduced from the manufacturer snapshot.
| Configuration | Part number / SKU | Listed price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard configuration | CQE-TS-5300 | $69.00 |
Price snapshot from November 8, 2026. This is not a current offer or a stock confirmation.
Think beyond day one.
Review calibration, consumables and handling instructions before comparing the instrument with a laboratory service or another meter.
- Match the exact model or SKU before relying on an installation diagram or replacement schedule.
- Ask what the quoted package includes and what must be supplied separately.
- Keep the manufacturer’s operating instructions with your service and replacement records.
Frequently asked questions
Does this instrument measure the parameter you need, in the units and range you require?Our reading
The Quick Bacteria Test belongs on a comparison list when its documented application matches your needs. The important next step is to verify the configuration and compatibility, rather than deciding from the product photograph alone.
Who is Quick Bacteria Test worth considering for?Best fit
Readers who need the specific measurements or indicators described in this instrument’s documentation.
What are the configuration constraints and installation requirements?Fit & plumbing
Check the measurement range, calibration instructions and what the device cannot measure. A single reading is not a complete water analysis.
What are the ongoing maintenance and filter replacement considerations?Ownership costs
Review calibration, consumables and handling instructions before comparing the instrument with a laboratory service or another meter.
Go back to the source.
The full product information below is supplied by Crystal Quest, including its own descriptions and claims. We have reorganized the typography and tables for reading. This material is separate from Elorova’s assessment.
Product overviewManufacturer material
Crystal Quest Quick Bacteria Test
Crystal Quest has partnered with National Testing Laboratories, a trusted leader in water analysis, to provide accurate testing for drinking water in homes and buildings
This test provides a quick check for the presence or absence of coliform bacteria. Because coliform can indicate other disease-causing organisms, the test also screens for E. coli, a known pathogen. It’s a reliable way to identify potential bacterial contamination in drinking water.
Testing is simple and convenient: just collect your sample and return it for analysis.
Get Results in 3 Easy Steps
1. Collect Sample
Fill kit’s bottles with water & complete enclosed form.
2. Return Sample
Return kit using guaranteed next-day delivery.
3. Receive Report
Receive clear results using EPA standards.
Included parts & replacementsManufacturer material
Full list of contaminents
Quick Bacteria Check
Bacteria
- ColiformPresence/Absence
- E. Coli BacteriaPresence/Absence
Installation & maintenanceManufacturer material
Quick Bacteria Instructions
Sampling Instructions - Please Read Before Starting
Step 1
After the blue ice pack has been in your freezer for at least 8 hours, you can collect your water sample from an appropriate water faucet or spigot. If the spout has a strainer or aerator, remove it prior to sampling
Step 2
Samples must be shipped the same day they are collected via guaranteed next day delivery and must be collected after 1:00 p.m. EST to minimize time in transit. Do not collect and/ or ship your samples on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or the day before a National Holiday.
Bottle 1 - Before filling this bottle, disinfect the end and inside of the faucet spout using rubbing alcohol. After the faucet spout has been disinfected, flush it by running the water for 3 - 5 minutes. Remove the red tabbed plastic seal on the 125 mL plastic bottle. Do not touch the inside of the bottle or the inside of the cap. This bottle contains preservative. Do not rinse the preservative out of the bottle. Fill the bottle between the 100 mL and 120 mL fill lines. Do not fill any less or more as this will impact the analysis. [ see picture]. Replace the cap securely making sure not to touch the inside of the bottle or the inside of the cap.
Step 3A
Complete the enclosed lab form, making sure to indicate the collection date and time you sampled, type of water, and sample identification (e.g. kitchen sink, well head,etc.) Return the blue ice pack to the kit and place the kit back in the cardboard box with the completed lab form.
Step 3B
Make arrangements to ship the kit by guaranteed next day delivery [or drop the kit off at our laboratory within 24 hours of collection, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm] to the following address:
National Testing Laboratories
556 South Mansfield Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
If we do not receive your sample within 24 hours of sample collection or if you have not provided the date and time of collection, the bacteria results will be marked INVALID!
What this review is based on.
Elorova researched the public Crystal Quest product listing, its published configuration data, source photographs and linked documents. The source page was checked on .
We have not purchased or installed this product, conducted a laboratory evaluation, or independently confirmed the manufacturer’s treatment and certification claims. We do not copy retailer star ratings into an Elorova rating.
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