LABORATORY SERVICES

ToxScan performs a wide array of bioassays including: acute toxicity, chronic toxicity, bioaccumulation, Toxicity Identification Evaluation (TIE), Microtox© and ELISA for sediments, waters and  elutriates, freshwater and marine. We currently utilize the following testing protocol manuals:

Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater and Marine Organisms, 5th ed.
EPA-821-R-02-012

Short-term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms, 4th ed.
EPA 821/R-02-013

Short-term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to Marine and Estuarine Organisms, 3rd ed.
EPA 821/R-02-014

Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Ocean Disposal (Testing Manual "Green Book").
EPA 503/8-91-001

Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Discharge in Waters of the U.S. - Testing Manual: Inland Testing Manual.
EPA 823/B-98-004

Short-Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and Receiving Waters to West Coast Marine and Estuarine Organisms.
EPA 600/R-95-136

Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 21st ed.

Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Sediment-associated Contaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates, 2nd ed.
EPA 600/R-99/064

Phase I Toxicity Characterization Procedures, 2nd ed. 
EPA 600/6-91/003

Phase II Toxicity Identification Procedures for Samples Exhibiting Acute and Chronic Toxicity
EPA 600/R-92/080

Phase III Toxicity Confirmation Procedures for Samples Exhibiting Acute and Chronic Toxicity
EPA 600/R-92/081

Characterization of Chronically Toxic Effluents, Phase I
EPA 600/6-91/005F

Sediment Toxicity Identification Evaluation:  Phases I, II, and III Guidance Document
EPA 600/R-07/080

Methods for Assessing the Toxicity of Sediment-associated Contaminants With Estuarine and Marine Amphipods.
EPA 600/R-94/025

Biological Effects and Environmental Fate; Biotechnology. 
ASTM Volume 11.06

ORGANISM CULTURING SERVICES

ToxScan currently cultures both Ceriodaphnia dubia and Selenastrum capricornutum in-house.  Fathead minnow larvae (Pimephales promelas) will be available later this year. Please contact us for ordering information and to check for availability.

CHEMISTRY AND SAMPLING SERVICES

At this time, ToxScan’s laboratory services include only bioassay testing and elutriate preparation.  However, we can assist you with analytical chemistry and sampling  services through one of our preferred affiliates.

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