Congener-Independent Microcystin/Nodularins ELISA Kit (Drinking Water and Ambient Water-Compatible for use with US EPA Method 546)

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 Congener-Independent quantitative test of Microcystin in liquid samples such as drinking, ambient and waste water and algal cultures.

Additional Quality Control, Calibration Verification, and Spiking Solution materials can be obtained separately in optional Supplemental Pack for Method 546 (catalog # EL2024-Q).

Microcystin-LR

• Informational sign postings about HABs at recreational waters: < 6 μg/L
• Recreational public health advisory: 6 μg/L
• Elevated recreational public health advisory (e.g. no contact): 20 μg/L

EPA 10-day drinking water health advisories:

• Do Not Drink – 0.3 μg/L for bottle fed infants and preschool children, pregnant and nursing woman, elderly immunocompromised and liver conditions.
• Do Not Drink – 1.6 μg/L for school-age children to adults.
• Do not Use – 20 μg/L