Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry and Toxicology Departments have found the Microtox technology useful over the years to perform studies and do research.

Applications:

  • Treatment plant pilot studies
  • Biocide comparative studies
  • Stormwater/Runoff
  • AnalysisStream Testing
  • Sediment Analysis
  • River Testing
  • Oil Spill Analysis
  • Ecotoxicity Studies
  • Trace metals speciation studies
  • Bench-top heavy metals analysis
  • Metal removals system pilot studies

The rapid toxicity analysis is preferred over the traditional bioassay testing for both savings of time and costs. The traditional test using live species requires a large space for tanks to maintain the species and is not always a valid option for research or academic labs. Using Microtox offers results in 30-40 minutes using a freeze dried bacteria and requires a small area on the bench top. Microtox provides high correlation with traditional bioassays and high reproducibility. Over 700 peer reviewed papers are available from research and academic facilities.

Product Description What does it detect?
Microtox® LX Laboratory-based toxicity luminometer that utilises the Microtox® bio-luminescent bacteria Acute toxic compounds
Microtox® FX Portable toxicity luminometer that utilises the Microtox® bio-luminescent bacteria or ATP reagents Acute toxic compounds and ATP
MicroTrace PDV Portable metal monitor Trace metals in water
OVA7100 On-line metal monitor Broad range of metals in water
OVA7100 Dual Cell On-line metal monitor Broad range of metals in water