Microcystin are a class of hepatotoxins produced by blue-green algae such as Microcystis aeruginosa. Microcystin-LR is the most common of the over 50 different congeners. Cyanobacteria can produce microcystin in large quantities during an algae bloom which then pose a major threat.
This kit can be used for quantitative test of Microcystin in liquid samples such as water, wastewater, algal cultures, and solid samples such as fish.
Microcystin-LR
- Informational sign postings about HABs at recreational waters: < 6 g/L
- Recreational public health advisory: 6 g/L
- Elevated recreational public health advisory (e.g. no contact): 20 g/L
EPA 10-day drinking water health advisories:
- Do Not Drink – 0.3 g/L for bottle fed infants and preschool children, pregnant and nursing woman, elderly immunocompromised and liver conditions.
- Do Not Drink – 1.6 g/L for school-age children to adults.
- Do not Use – 20 g/L
