Algal toxin proficiency program
Algal Toxin Proficiency Testing
Gold Standard Diagnostics' trusted Algal Toxin Proficiency Testing Program satisfies the increasing international demand for conformity assessment in the field of algal toxin analysis and provides an independent assessment of your laboratory’s performance, giving you confidence in your lab’s ability to deliver quality results to your customers as part of your overall testing program.
Our algal toxin proficiency testing program, with options for both ELISA and instrumental analysis, is offered at various times throughout year. (NOTE: Saxitoxin proficiencies are only offered for ELISA). General timing is provided below, for more specific information please contact us.
For Drinking Water (Microcystins, Saxitoxin, Anatoxin-a & Cylindrospermopsin):
Registration close is end of January
Samples distributed to customers end of February
Sample results due back from participants end of March
Reports sent to customers mid-May
For Raw Source/Recreational Fresh Water (Microcystins, Saxitoxin, Anatoxin-a & Cylindrospermopsin):
Registration close is end of May
Samples distributed to customers end of June
Sample results due back from participants end of July
Reports sent to customers mid-September
For Marine Water (Saxitoxin only):
Registration close is end of May
Samples distributed to customers end of June
Sample results due back from participants end of July
Reports sent to customers mid-September
