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Microbial Source Tracking
Microbial Source Tracking (MST) is a suite of DNA-based techniques used to determine the sources of fecal bacteria. Our laboratories can accurately pinpoint the origins of fecal contamination – whether it be from humans, livestock, or wildlife.
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Description
Fecal contamination can originate from a variety of sources and affect your waterways, resulting in fines, reputational damage, health threats and economic losses from closures. Our microbial source tracking (MST) service uses qPCR and dPCR testing to identify the source of fecal contamination quickly and reliably in water samples. This is the gold-standard for fast, accurate identification of specific microorganism targets of concern.
MST is the missing link between fecal contamination and actionable information, unlike Conventional Fecal Indicator methods. It allows you to swiftly and reliably pinpoint contamination sources, giving you confidence in your preventative actions.
LuminUltra’s DNA-based MST services are based on a methodology endorsed by the EPA and trusted by governments, NGOs, scientists, and engineers across North America.
Our comprehensive suite of assays and technology allows you to:
- Understand the impact of unidentified sources of contamination on waterways.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, such as the NPDES/MS4 Permit.
- Develop an effective Stormwater Management Program (SWMP).
- Make informed water quality management decisions to protect your community’s potable water supply, stormwater, streams, bays, and more.
- Provide public outreach and education on ways to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff.
Additional information
| Testing targets | Avian, Gulls, Canada Goose, Canines, Chicken, Cattle, Horse, Human, Pig, Ruminants |
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Specifications
Turnaround times
Standard: 10 business days
Rush: 3 business days
Available assays
| Animal | Marker name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Avian | GFD | General indicator of avian fecal contamination. |
| Gulls | Gull-4 | All birds identified as gulls (or colloquially seagulls as well as pelicans, cranes and snow geese) which are common sources of fecal contamination in coastal and fresh waterbodies. |
| Canada Goose | CGOF1 | Canada Goose only |
| Canines | BacCan, DG3 | Canines, including dogs and coyotes |
| Chicken | CL | Chickens only |
| Cattle | CowM2 | Cattle (colloquially known in North America as cows) |
| Horse | HoF597F | Wild and domestic horses. |
| Human | HF183, HumM2 | Genetic markers of fecal Bacteroides from humans. |
| Pig | Pig2Bac | Wild/feral and domestic pigs. |
| Ruminants | Rum2Bac | Ruminants (hooved herbivores with four stomach compartments) such as sheep, goats, elk, deer, and cattle. |
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