Source Molecular Corporation - Microbial Source Tracking | Cross Contamination | E. coli | Ecología | ecología

The Source Molecular Corporation is a team of scientists and business professionals with experience in genetic and molecular sciences. The company is dedicated to the field of microbial source tracking using the most advanced molecular and biological techniques. Source Molecular works with individuals involved with surface water run-off, groundwater remediation/protection, surface water quality, bacterial/microbial/fecal source tracking, causes of water pollution (including point and non-point sources) and E. coli/Enterococcus/Giardia/Cryptosporidium source identification. Quality control is maintained with the latest scientific laboratory equipment and highly trained, degreed personnel. Source Molecular uses scientifically rigorous (i.e. published and peer-reviewed) genetic and molecular analytical methods that enable it to identify with high confidence sources of microbial contamination.

The services are easy to use and inexpensive. Often sending a water or soil sample will be sufficient. Each service has a quoted turnaround time.

Clients are encouraged to adopt a toolbox approach with the services offered by Source Molecular. When targeting a specific source of fecal pollution, it is recommended to combine two or more tests in a toolbox fashion. This will increase the sensitivity and the reliability of the results. Click here for some toolbox recommendations or see below for highlights of some of the leading DNA analytical services of Source Molecular.

The Human Enterococcus ID™ service uses PCR DNA analytical technology to determine the presence of human fecal contamination. The service targets the Enterococcus faecium human gene biomarker. It is an excellent tool for surface water run off and point sources of water pollution.

Human Fecal Virus ID™ service uses a DNA analytical technology called reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). This rapid turnaround service (results in a little as 2 working days) detects simultaneously the presence of human fecal contamination and human viruses. Like the Human Enterococcus test, it is an excellent tool for surface water run off and point sources of water pollution.

The Cow E. coli ID™ and Pig E. coli ID™ services use PCR DNA technology to determine respectively the presence of cattle and swine fecal contamination. The services target E. coli toxin biomarkers that are endemic to cattle and swine. These tests are excellent for determining non-point sources of water pollution.

The Cow Fecal Virus ID™ and Pig Fecal Virus ID™ services use a DNA analytical technology called reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). These rapid turnaround services (results in a little as 2 working days) detect respectively the presence of cattle and swine fecal contamination and cattle and swine viruses. Like the tests stated in the previous paragraph, these tests are excellent for determining non-point sources of water pollution.

The Human Bacteroiodetes ID™ and Cow Bacteroidetes ID™ services use PCR DNA technology to determine respectively the presence of human and cattle fecal contamination. The services target Bacteroidetes that are present in humans and cattle. These tests are excellent for determining recent forms of fecal pollution and ground water remediation / protection.

The Crypto ID™ and Giardia ID™ services use PCR and RLFP (restriction length fragment polymorphisms) DNA fingerprinting technologies to detect respectively species and strains of Cryptosporidium and Giardia.

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Important Note: The website and the services offered are for environmental professionals, such as those involved with (but not limited to) surface water run-off, groundwater remediation/protection, surface water quality, bacterial/microbial/fecal source tracking, water pollution (including point and non-point sources) and E. coli/Enterococcus/Giardia/Cryptosporidium source identification. This website is only a cursory overview of the services offered. Source Molecular is not responsible for errors or omissions on the web site. Furthermore, clients must understand the limitations of the services before submitting samples. Please call beforehand to discuss service details and type of samples to be submitted.

For a complete list of prices and disclaimers, please consult our Price List page.

Human Enterococcus ID™ : DNA Analysis of Enterococcus faecium from Human Sources: Enterococci enumeration and detection of the Enterococcus faecium human gene biomarker by PCR DNA analytical technology. Includes filtration, elution and centrifugation of Enterococci from 100ml of water.

Service determines the presence of Human Fecal Contamination.