BlueGreen Algae Water Test for Fast On-Site Screening of 11 Common Hepatotoxins Near Pet Swim Areas

Check a water source before deciding whether your dog should swim or play nearby. This rapid test screens on-site for eleven common hepatotoxins associated with blue-green algae, giving pet parents timely information about the water's current state.

Cyanobacteria can grow in marine water, freshwater lakes, and brackish habitats. Dogs are especially vulnerable because they may swallow contaminated water while swimming or playing near an affected area.

Key Features

• Screens for eleven common hepatotoxins, offering broad coverage when you need to assess possible blue-green algae toxicity.
• Works directly at the water source, so you can base decisions on the water's current state instead of waiting to test elsewhere.
• Uses a single-step, sandwich-type, non-competitive immunocomplex assay, simplifying the testing process when time matters.
• Provides rapid, indicative results; the source describes result times of 10 to 15 minutes, allowing prompt decisions around access to the water.
• Detects at sensitivity levels below 1 ng/ml, 1 µg/L, or 1 ppb, supporting the identification of very low toxin concentrations.
• Supports proactive monitoring around places where pets may swim or play, reducing uncertainty before potential water contact.

Specifications

• Test type: Single-step in vitro immunocomplex assay.
• Assay format: Sandwich-type, non-competitive.
• Detection scope: Eleven common hepatotoxins.
• Result time: Described as 10 to 15 minutes.
• Sensitivity: Below 1 ng/ml, 1 µg/L, or 1 ppb.
• Testing location: Directly at the water source.
• Applicable environments include marine water, freshwater lakes, and brackish habitats.

Use this test to inform timely choices around a water source. If a pet develops vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, difficulty breathing, or seizures after contact with algae-affected water, seek immediate veterinary attention.