Possible assay outcomes

NameEnterococcus (green)HF183 (amber)IPC (red)Interpretation
Outcome 1 (most likely)
Water sample was NOT contaminated with human or animal feces
Outcome 2 (possible)
Water sample was contaminated with human feces
Outcome 3 (possible)
Water sample was contaminated with feces, but likely from animals rather than humans
Outcome 4 (possible)
IPC (and all assays) failed. Sample needs to be rerun with less input (see below for more info)
Outcome 5 (unlikely)
This would be an unusual result and may require a rerun
Outcome 6 (unlikely)
IPC failed. Sample needs to be rerun with less input (see below for more info)
Outcome 7 (unlikely)
IPC failed. Sample needs to be rerun with less input (see below for more info)
Outcome 8 (unlikely)
IPC failed. Sample needs to be rerun with less input (see below for more info)