Water Samples

Environmental water testing for MTB contamination risk

This test is designed for larger-volume water samples collected from streams, rivers, springs, drainage channels, run-off areas and other wider environmental water sources where Mycobacterium bovis contamination may be a concern.

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Order Water Sample Tests

Please select the number of Water Sample Tests you require before continuing to checkout.

£55 each
Total: £55

After placing your order, you will receive instructions on how to submit your samples for testing.

Designed for larger-volume environmental water samples

Testing larger water samples can help identify potential MTB contamination in the wider environment, particularly in areas where livestock, wildlife or contaminated run-off may interact with natural watercourses.

These insights can support more informed decisions around farm biosecurity, grazing management, water access and environmental disease risk.

Using MicroDetect’s highly specific molecular testing method, complex environmental water samples can be analysed to detect the presence of MTB in larger-volume submissions.

What this test can support

1

Farm biosecurity

Use environmental water testing to support practical decisions around contamination risk and farm management.

2

Grazing management

Gain additional insight into watercourse risk when reviewing grazing access and land use.

3

Water access decisions

Assess larger-volume water samples from areas where livestock or wildlife may interact with natural water sources.

4

Environmental disease risk

Identify possible MTB contamination in wider environmental water sources and run-off areas.

Suitable sample types include

  • Stream water
  • River water
  • Spring water
  • Drainage water
  • Run-off water
  • Other larger-volume environmental water samples

How it works

01

Order your tests

Select the number of Water Sample Tests required and complete checkout.

02

Receive instructions

After placing your order, you will receive instructions explaining how to submit your samples.

03

Submit your samples

Send your larger-volume environmental water samples for molecular testing by MicroDetect.

Order your Water Sample Test

Select the quantity you require and continue to checkout. The total will be calculated automatically based on the number of tests selected.

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Prof. Ruth Massey, B.A. (mod), PhD – Chief Scientific Officer

Ruth has a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences and a PhD in Molecular Microbiology from Trinity College Dublin. She has worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the UK at both the Universities of Oxford and Bath.

Her first independent position as Principal Investigator was in the Zoology Department in Oxford, where she set up her first lab, which subsequently moved to Bath in 2007. In 2017 Ruth moved to the University of Bristol and, in 2019, was promoted to Professor of Microbial Pathogenicity.

Ruth and her research team have been working on developing the testing processes described here for the past seven years, and she is now translating this for use in several clinical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural settings.

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Dr. Marcia Boura, BSc, MSc, PhD – Head of Development

Marcia has a background in clinical diagnostics, having worked in a hospital laboratory and completed an MSc in Emergent Infectious Diseases before commencing her PhD in Microbiology, at the University of Reading.

After completing her PhD she worked as the Senior Research Scientist in the team developing rapid molecular diagnostic tests. She led the development of a crops diagnostic test from conception through to field trial, before moving on to develop the technology for use in the human and veterinary clinical diagnostics sector.

Marcia’s experience of diagnostic test development for infectious diseases allows her to lead the scientific research within MicroDetect with focus and confidence.

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Tamryn Hassel, BSc, MBA – Business Management

Tamryn holds an MBA from the University of Bath. She has worked for over 16 years in the quality sector of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, putting her in a unique position to understand the challenges associated with working in a highly regulated environment and how to validate scientific methodologies to meet regulatory requirements. She was initially involved in developing the rapid test methodology before refocusing on her consultancy businesses which continue to operate with great success. 

With her proven track record in the setting up and successful running of businesses, she is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the business. 

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