eNAT Swab Kit
£182.00
eNAT Swab Kit by Fish Treatment Ltd
A kit will be sent to you with instructions along with a stamped addressed padded envelope to return the completed sample. Results will be provided in 5 – 7 days.
Description
eDNA is an exciting new development for the detection of environmental DNA to look for the presence of specific organisms in a water body. It works by taking water samples from the site and sending them to a specialised laboratory which extracts and amplifies the DNA of the target species. It is a very specialised analysis with a high level of accuracy, and potentially has a wide range of applications. What it can do is find minute traces of the target organisms with a high degree of accuracy.
Fish Treatment Ltd, in collaboration with Mainstream Fisheries Ltd, has been involved in the development of unique eDNA testing both in the Coarse Fish Industry and in Ornamental fish, and have acquired exclusive access to a state-of-the-art specialist laboratory.
Specific disclaimer and general information
- In general, the larger the sample volume the more accurate the eDNA detection levels.
- Our recommendation is to use our laboratory results as an indication to be confirmed with physical examination of infected fish.
- Our eDNA laboratory results will have a confidence level of at least 95%.
- There are a number of factors which may affect the results, including biological variations, season, water temperature etc.
Photo used with permission of www.mainstreamfisheriesltd.co.uk
DNA Swabbing
- Put on gloves
- Hold the swab on the plastic end. Do not touch the swab end.
- Rub the swab end on to the surface you wish to take the same from while rotating the swab between your finger and thumb at the same time.
- Unscrew the blue cap on the tube.
- Place the swab, swab end first into the preservation tube.
- Snap the plastic stem by moving the stem to one side.
- Screw the blue cap back on the preservation tube.
- Use the SAE to return the preservation tube with your sample and test request.
Testing Terms & Conditions
Reference to liability in this clause include every kind of liability arising under or in connection with the Agreement including liability in contract, tort (including negligence), misrepresentation, restitution or otherwise.
The Customer understands that there are a number of factors that may affect the Analysis Result, including biological variations and mutations, as well as the choice of processing circumstances upon receipt of the Analysis Results, such as season, water temperature, etc., and the Customer is responsible for actions, omissions or measures executed by the Customer or a third party.
The Supplier is not responsible for how Analysis Results are used by the Customer or any third party to whom the Customer provides the Analysis Results, and the Customer is always encouraged to confirm or refute any suspicions with at least two methods, and with a sufficient statistical selection.
The Supplier is not responsible for any errors, delays or deficiencies due to, in whole or in part, circumstances arising during registration of samples, transport, contamination of samples or non-compliance with the instructions provided by the Supplier.
The Supplier is not responsible for indirect, special, incidental or unpredictable losses, or consequential losses of any kind, including losses due to service disruptions, continued/inappropriate operations or lost profits, loss of sales or business and loss of agreements or contracts.
This clause shall survive termination or expiry of the Agreement.
eNAT Swabbing
- With clean dry hands put on sterile blue gloves before you start.
- Open the packet.
- Hold the swab on the plastic end. Do not touch the swab end.
- Rub the swab end on to the surface you wish to take the same from while rotating the swab between your finger and thumb at the same time.
- Unscrew the blue cap on the tube.
- Place the swab, swab end first into the preservation tube.
- Snap the plastic stem by moving the stem to one side.
- Screw the blue cap back on the preservation tube.
