Marine Biotoxins

Marine biotoxins can accumulate in filter-feeding shellfish such as clams, mussels and oysters when they ingest toxin-producing phytoplankton, introducing those toxins to the human food chain. In addition, some toxins are released into drinking water and recreational water through natural means or cell disruption resulting from water treatment processes. Exposure or consumption of marine biotoxins via contaminated shellfish or water may result in illness or death of humans, animals and aquatic organisms.

To meet the needs of government and industry in protecting public health from these threats, Gold Standard Diagnostics offers testing solutions for many marine biotoxins and associated shellfish poisoning syndromes, including paralytic (PSP), diarrhetic (DSP), neurotoxic (NSP), and amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP).

Our testing solutions support responsible monitoring programs and allow for on-site testing. On-site testing provides more timely answers allowing for a more rapid response to the threat of marine biotoxins in shellfish and water.

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