Microcystins Analysis Request
Looking to analyze for Microcystins in water? Submit a request today!
Address
21 Old Cobequid Road
Waverley, NS, B2R 1P4
Atlantic Canada’s provider of Aquatic Toxicity Testing Services for over 35 years
TOXICITY TESTING SERVICES
At Harris Industrial Testing Service (HITS), we provide toxicity testing services that meet your regulatory monitoring and compliance needs under Environment Canada biological test methods.
- Rainbow Trout (EPS 1/RM/9 & EPS 1/RM/13)
- Rainbow Trout – pH Stabilization (EPS 1/RM/59 & EPS 1/RM/50)
- Daphnia magna (EPS 1/RM/11 & EPS 1/RM/14)
- Threespine stickleback (EPS 1/RM/10)
- Microcystins (Cyanotoxin produced by blue-green algae) via Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Our Commitment
HITS is a locally owned and operated laboratory in Waverley, Nova Scotia. HITS has been in operation for over 35 years and has experience in municipal and industrial wastewater testing, aquatic toxicological studies, test method development, field sampling programs, chemical testing and project management.
Our commitment to exceptional service includes:
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Same day test initiation on samples received before 2 pm
- Final reporting within 1 business day of test termination
- Bioassay data input for Canada’s Regulatory Information Submission System (RISS)
- Prompt updates on mortality & stress conditions throughout tesing
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After hours reception & initiation as required
Accreditation
HITS has a comprehensive Quality Assurance and Quality Control program and is accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) to perform the tests listed within our scope.
Laboratory Resources
Information & Submission Forms
Accreditation Documents
Methodology References
