Potentially Toxigenic (PTOX) Cyanobacteria Screen
Don’t know what you have? Is your water green or scummy and you think it may be due to potentially toxigenic (PTOX) cyanobacteria? You can find out quickly by sending us a sample and requesting a PTOX cyanobacteria screen.
We use inverted microscopes equipped with phase contrast optics to see if your sample contains these harmful organisms. With our experience and published literature, we can tell you whether or not the cyanobacteria present are a potential threat.
We find this approach equally beneficial to us and our clients. Using algal identification prior to any toxin analysis not only helps us to learn more about potential toxin producers but helps you to save money by preventing unnecessary analyses/testing.
The PTOX cyanobacteria screen can be completed within hours of receiving the sample (typical turnaround time is less than 1 day from receipt).