Welcome to our eDNA service! Please, contact us for more information and to provide you with a quote meeting your project needs. We will be more than happy to help you and collaborate.

 

Important Facts:

What are some of the most popular and high aquatic impact invasive species? 

Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha)

Quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis)

Bythotrephes longimanus (Spiny waterflea)

Bythotrephes cederstroemi (Spiny waterflea)

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What other species can be identified and the options for methodology? 

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We can detect other species including those in the Ontario Invasive Species Act and Federal Invasive Species Regulations, and perform eDNA analysis customized for your  project by using qPCR and/or metabarcoding (up to 60 target species/sample).

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You also have the option to combine services like microscopy and eDNA for more accurate results in certain cases, and depending on your project needs/budget.

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What are the options for sending samples to the lab for analysis?

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For eDNA analysis you may send samples preserved in ethanol 95%

Type of samples:

Water,

Plankton,

Individuals of the suspected species or parts,

Sediment

You also have the option to send filters or we can do the sampling for you on site. 

*Please contact us for other type of samples, questions, and a quote customized to your project

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