Safe dialysis water for patient care
Patients undergoing haemodialysis are exposed to large volumes of water during treatment. The quality of this water is therefore critical to both patient safety and treatment effectiveness.
Normec supports healthcare organisations with accredited water testing for haemodialysis. Our services provide insight into the microbiological and chemical quality of dialysis water and help demonstrate compliance with current standards and regulatory requirements.
Testing in accordance with current guidelines
Our services are aligned with the latest guidance from the UK Kidney Association (formerly the UK Renal Association), the Association of Renal Technologists (ART) and BS EN ISO 23500-3:2024. Regular monitoring of dialysis water helps identify deviations at an early stage and reduces potential risks to patients.
Assessing dialysis water quality
Normec performs a wide range of analyses to evaluate the quality of dialysis water.
Our services include:
- Microbiological analysis of dialysis water
- Chemical analysis of dialysis water
- Total viable count (TVC) testing
- Endotoxin testing
- Routine monitoring through scheduled testing programmes
- Rapid testing for urgent situations
With our support, you can:
- Demonstrate compliance with relevant standards and guidelines
- Gain insight into the microbiological and chemical quality of your dialysis water
- Reduce risks to patients and dialysis treatments
- Receive reliable results from an accredited laboratory
- Take timely corrective action whenever necessary
Reliable endotoxin monitoring
Monitoring microbiological contamination and endotoxins is a key part of dialysis water testing. These contaminants can affect water quality and pose significant risks to patients if not adequately controlled.
Normec uses accredited methods for endotoxin testing with a detection limit of less than 0.01 EU/mL, enabling reliable detection of even very low endotoxin concentrations.
Flexible monitoring for every dialysis facility
Every dialysis unit has different monitoring and quality control requirements. That is why Normec offers flexible testing schedules tailored to your operational needs.
We provide:
- Weekly monitoring
- Monthly monitoring
- Quarterly monitoring
- Rapid analysis with expedited reporting
By implementing an appropriate monitoring programme, you can maintain continuous control over the quality of your dialysis water system and support safe patient care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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During haemodialysis, patients are exposed to large volumes of water. Maintaining high water quality is therefore essential to ensure safe andeffective treatment.
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We carry out microbiological and chemical analyses, including total viable count testing and endotoxin determination.
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Endotoxins are substances released by certain bacteria. In dialysis water, they must be kept to an absolute minimum to protect patient safety.
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Our services comply with BS EN ISO 23500-3:2024 and other recognised guidelines for dialysis water quality.
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Testing frequency depends on the design of the dialysis water system and applicable guidelines. We offer weekly, monthly and quarterly monitoring programmes.
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Yes. We provide expedited analysis and reporting for urgent situations.
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Our services are designed for hospitals, dialysis centres and other healthcare organisations responsible for the quality of dialysis water.