Chemical Analysis

Chemical Analysis

The Chemistry laboratory has recently undergone a major refit and upgrade of analytical capability.

The chemistry lab now offers the following tests on site:

On Fish and Food Products

  • Antibiotic Screening
  • Emmamectin Benzoate (Slice)
  • Fat
  • Moisture
  • Pigment Testing
  • Water Activity

Shellfish - Marine Biotoxins

  • PP2A screen on Okadaic Acid, DTX 1, DTX 2, DTX 3.  Toxin type: DSP
  • ELISA screen on Saxitoxin.  Toxin type: PSP
  • HPLC screen on Domoic Acid.  Toxin type: ASP

Potable, Natural & Waste Water

  • Ammonium / Ammonia
  • Biochemical Oxygen Demand
  • Chemical Oxygen Demand
  • Conductivity
  • Free Chlorine
  • Dissolved Available Inorganic Nitrogen
  • Nitrate
  • Nitrite
  • Phosphate
  • Chloride
  • Iron
  • Nickel
  • Cadmium
  • Phenol
  • Zinc
  • Copper
  • Lead
  • Sulphate
  • Sulphide
  • pH
  • Salinity
  • Total Supsended Solids

Sediments & Environmental

  • Emmamectin Benzoate
  • Organic Carbon
  • Particle Size Analysis

Other tests can be carried out by prior arrangement

A Contract Research & Development facility is available for development projects and one-off problem solving.