Microcystin ELISA Kit

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 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