Blooms of cyanobacteria are often a nuisance in recreational waters and in drinking water reservoirs and, due to the risk of toxin production, the blooms also cause great anxiety.
DHI – Water & Environment offers analyses of cyanotoxins using the following methods:
- Chemical analyses (HPLC) or immunoassay (ELISA) can determine the presence and the concentrations of cyanotoxins, e.g. microcystins and nodularin, in aquatic solutions. The preliminary result can be obtained within 24 hours upon receiving the sample at the laboratory, depending on the arrival of the sample. Otherwise after 48 hours.
- Bioassays to determine the total toxicity (response) of all toxins present in the aquatic solution using planktonic crustacean or mice. The result will be available after 4 days.
For further information please contact Kristine Garde 4516 9595 / krg@dhi.dk or
Hanne Kaas 4516 9538 / hka@dhi.dk.