Test Overview
Evolve AquaTM monitors water quality for drinking and recreational use, assesses risk of water-borne diseases and source tracking, and monitors wastewater quality from refineries.
With Evolve AquaTM, you can:
- Provide safe drinking water
- Protect your recreational waters
- Clean up wastewater
References
- “Water Contamination Crisis Leaves Millions Without Safe Drinking Water” (The Guardian, 2016): https://www.theguardian.com/environment/water
- “Waterborne Diseases on the Rise as Climate Change Worsens” (CNN, 2017): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6119235/
- “Industrial Wastewater Pollution Threatens Aquatic Ecosystems” (BBC News, 2018): https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-57804260
Test Details
- Multiple gene markers for animal (4), plant (4) and microbial (6) taxonomic identification
- Utilizes an unbiased DNA extraction method that captures DNA from most bacteria, fungi and protozoa
- Optimized DNA extraction method according to the sample type including water, benthic and sediment samples
- Utilizes sequencing information from variable regions covering over 90% of the 16S rRNA gene for bacterial diversity
- Utilize sequencing information from the Internal transcribed spacer (ITS) including ITS1 and ITS2 regions and other markers for fungi, mold and yeast diversity.
- The generated analysis reports the detected microbial diversity at different taxonomic levels (Order, Family, Genus and Species levels)
- Min sample amount required: 500-1000 mL
- Turn-around time: 7-10 business days after the receipt of the sample