CyanoToxin Testing Services
Attogene offer services that bundle scientific expertise with state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and materials for cyanotoxin & cyanobacteria identification, detection, and quantification to meet all customer’s needs.
Send us samples by following these steps:
- Collect your samples in appropriate containers
- Complete a Chain of Custody Form (email us form and send with shipment)
- Ship us the samples on ice overnight.
Our turnaround time for analysis to report is 48-72 hours following receipt of the sample by our laboratory.
For additional information on our cyanotoxin testing products and services please contact by phone (512-333-1330) or email (sales@attogene.com)
Harmful algae blooms (HABs) are a growing global concern that negatively impacts people, pets, livestock, and wildlife. Efficient detection, prevention, control, and mitigation of HABs, is therefore critical. Poisoning induced by these toxins is often characterized by a broad array of gastrointestinal, neurological, and cardiovascular symptoms with varying extremes of severity. Because the symptoms are quite diverse and challenging to diagnose, algal toxin poisoning is often misdiagnosed. Therefore, efficient detection, prevention, control, and mitigation is important to combat this growing problem.
Attogene is listed on the Laboratories that Analyze for Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins provided by the EPA for the state of Texas.
Attogene’s Cyanotoxin Testing Services are listed on the Commercial Services and Products provided by U.S. National Harmful Algae Bloom office.
Algal Toxin Testing Services
Attogene provides algal toxin testing services for cyanotoxin identification, cyanobacteria analysis, harmful algal bloom monitoring, water quality testing, and environmental sample evaluation. Our Austin, Texas laboratory supports customers that need fast, practical analysis for water samples, bloom events, environmental monitoring programs, and research workflows.
When harmful algal blooms threaten recreational water, drinking water sources, pets, livestock, wildlife, or public-use areas, fast cyanotoxin testing can help guide mitigation decisions. Attogene combines laboratory testing, cyanobacteria expertise, molecular tools, ELISA-based toxin analysis, and related algal toxin detection products to support rapid and informed response planning.
For questions about sample submission, testing options, pricing, or Chain of Custody forms, contact Attogene, call 512-333-1330, or email sales@attogene.com.
Cyanotoxin and Cyanobacteria Testing Capabilities
Attogene supports cyanotoxin and cyanobacteria testing workflows for customers that need detection, identification, and quantification of harmful algal bloom targets. Services can include toxin analysis, potentially toxigenic cyanobacteria review, algal assessment, sample preparation guidance, and molecular analysis options for deeper characterization.
- Microcystin and nodularin testing for drinking water, ambient water, and harmful algal bloom workflows
- EPA Method 546-compatible ELISA testing for total microcystins and nodularins
- Cyanobacteria identification support for potentially toxigenic bloom assessment
- Extended molecular barcoding using 23S rDNA isolation, amplification, and sequencing workflows
- Phytoplankton and algae assessment for culture morphology, chlorophyll, phycoerythrin, and phycocyanin analysis
- qRT-PCR and nucleic acid analysis for molecular monitoring and environmental research workflows
- Rapid reporting with typical analysis-to-report turnaround of 48–72 hours after sample receipt
Attogene is listed by the U.S. EPA under Texas laboratories that analyze for cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins. The EPA notes that its listing does not represent endorsement, but it is useful for customers looking for laboratory resources related to cyanobacteria and cyanotoxin analysis.
Common Algal Toxins of Concern
Harmful algal bloom events can involve different toxin classes depending on the cyanobacteria or algae present, the water body, environmental conditions, and bloom stage. Attogene can help customers evaluate which cyanotoxins or algal toxin targets may be appropriate for a specific sample type or monitoring program.
- Microcystins
- Nodularins
- Cylindrospermopsin
- Anatoxin-a
- Brevetoxin
- Domoic acid
- Okadaic acid
- Saxitoxin
If you are unsure which toxins to test for, Attogene can help review your sample context, water source, bloom history, suspected organism, regulatory needs, and monitoring goals. For customers comparing testing formats, Attogene also offers ELISA products, lateral flow products, and nucleic acid products for algal toxin and environmental monitoring workflows.
Testing Methods and Reporting Options
Attogene supports multiple testing approaches for harmful algal bloom analysis, including ELISA-based toxin detection, cyanobacteria identification, molecular barcoding, qRT-PCR analysis, and algae-related sample characterization. This flexible approach helps customers match the testing method to the question they need answered.
For total microcystins and nodularins, Attogene can support EPA Method 546-compatible ELISA testing workflows. For deeper biological context, Attogene can provide potentially toxigenic cyanobacteria identification and extended molecular barcoding through 23S rDNA isolation, amplification, and sequencing.
Customers interested in in-house testing can also explore Attogene’s algal toxin detection and quantification products, including lateral flow assays, ELISA kits, RT-qPCR products, field-compatible kits, and related sampling tools.
How to Submit Samples for Cyanotoxin Testing
Customers can submit water or environmental samples to Attogene for algal toxin testing, cyanotoxin analysis, harmful algal bloom assessment, or related environmental monitoring workflows.
- Collect samples in appropriate containers for the requested analysis.
- Complete a Chain of Custody form and include it with the shipment.
- Email the completed Chain of Custody form to Attogene before shipment.
- Ship samples on ice using overnight delivery.
Typical turnaround time for analysis and reporting is 48–72 hours after the sample is received by Attogene’s laboratory. Contact Attogene before shipping samples to confirm sample volume, container type, holding conditions, shipping instructions, pricing, and the correct Chain of Custody form.
Why Harmful Algal Bloom Testing Matters
Harmful algal blooms can affect people, pets, livestock, wildlife, recreation, drinking water sources, fisheries, and aquatic ecosystems. Because cyanotoxin risk can change with bloom composition, toxin production, environmental conditions, and sample location, timely testing is important for monitoring and response planning.
Cyanotoxin exposure can be associated with gastrointestinal, neurological, liver-related, skin, respiratory, and other health concerns depending on the toxin and exposure pathway. Testing helps environmental teams, water managers, researchers, and local organizations better understand whether cyanotoxins or potentially toxigenic organisms are present in a sample.
Attogene’s testing services and product catalog are designed to support proactive monitoring, rapid screening, laboratory confirmation, and research workflows for harmful algal bloom events and algal toxin concerns.
Cyanotoxin Testing FAQ
How fast can Attogene report results?
Typical turnaround time is 48–72 hours after samples are received by the laboratory. Contact Attogene before shipment to confirm timing for your specific sample type and testing request.
Which cyanotoxins can be tested?
Common targets include microcystins, nodularins, cylindrospermopsin, anatoxin-a, brevetoxin, domoic acid, okadaic acid, and saxitoxin. Available options may depend on sample type, testing method, and project requirements.
Can Attogene help if I do not know which toxin to test?
Yes. Attogene can help review your sample context, suspected bloom type, monitoring goal, and water source to help identify an appropriate testing path.
Does Attogene offer products for in-house algal toxin testing?
Yes. Attogene offers lateral flow assays, ELISA kits, qPCR products, and related tools for customers who want to perform algal toxin or cyanotoxin-related testing in their own workflow.
Request Cyanotoxin Testing Support
Contact Attogene to request algal toxin testing information, discuss sample submission, compare cyanotoxin testing methods, ask about EPA Method 546-compatible microcystin and nodularin analysis, or request a Chain of Custody form.
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