Blue-Green Algae Toxin Test
Blue-Green Algae Toxin Test
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What do I test?
What do I test?
Do not drink, cook with, or allow pets or livestock to access the affected water. Report the finding to your local environmental or water authority and use a safe alternative water source until confirmatory testing and remediation can be completed.
Same tests currently trusted by EPA professionals worldwide for detecting as low as 5ppb of harmful toxin in water (EPA regulatory level is 8ppb) - with a secondary verification method for intracellular toxins too.
How does it work?
How does it work?
SIMPLE PROCESS: DIY home testing kit provides clear, easy-to-read results without requiring special equipment or technical expertise. 99% accuracy and results in just 10 minutes.
Backed by Detekt’s lab-grade technology used around the world for over 20 years, this DIY kit brings professional-quality testing into your home with no mailing or lab analysis required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What organisms does this test detect?
What organisms does this test detect?
This kit screens for harmful cyanotoxins, including microcystins, that are produced by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in lakes, ponds, rivers, or household water sources.
Do I need special equipment? Or lab testing?
Do I need special equipment? Or lab testing?
No, everything you need is included in the kit. No lab required.
How accurate are the results?
How accurate are the results?
The test is designed for sensitive on-site detection, giving you a reliable early warning when cyanotoxins are present. It is a screening test that detects as little as 4ppb of cyanotoxin.
How fast are results?
How fast are results?
The test takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Where should I test?
Where should I test?
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What if I get a positive result?
What if I get a positive result?
Do not drink, swim in, or allow pets or livestock to access the affected water. Report the finding to your local environmental or water authority and use a safe alternative water source until confirmatory testing and remediation can be completed.