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Environmental Virology

Human enteric viruses may be present in domestic sewage, treated wastewater, recreational surface waters, and biosolids. These pathogens are excreted in feces and have a very low infectious dose. The detection of viable viruses indicates the definite presence of fecal human pollution and of other human pathogens. It is ultimately a means of monitoring water quality and clasification biosolids for land application (Class A biosolids).... More...

Environmental Parasitology

Helminths and protozoan parasites are very resistant to environmental conditions and to disinfection methods used in conventional water treatment; therefore, these organisms may be present in drinking water and water used for recreational purposes. The presence of even a small number of Cryptosporidium or Giardia cysts poses a definite risk to human health as the dose required to cause infection is very low. More...

Microbial Source Tracking

BCS is pleased to announce the development of novel host specific genetic markers that can be used specifically to identify sources of pollution.  Our laboratory has worked closely and successfully with numerous local, state and federal agencies in tracking sources of fecal pollution.  In addition we have an active research program that strives to further identify markers of source derived fecal pollution.

BCS is also pleased to announce that it has joined forces with the Source Molecular Corporation of Miami, Florida to provide innovative microbial source tracking (MST) services. All microbial source tracking services are now offered through Source Molecular. More...

Cytotoxicity Testing

We provide direct contact cell culture or agar diffusion testing of materials to be used in medical devices or materials for cytotoxicity of CCL-1 (L-929) cell culture. Assessment of cytotoxicity by this method is one of the many tests used to evaluate the biological response to a material intended for medical use. More...

Microbiological Device Testing

Our firm has extensive experience in designing novel protocols for testing experimental devices for the presence of a variety of pathogens. More...

Bacterial Detection and Enumeration

A variety of bacterial pathogens can be present in food and water samples. Our lab routinely tests for and quantifies these organisms on a per sample basis. More...

Consulting

Our environmental and microbiological experts offer consulting services to assist in the identification and resolution of unknown problems or concerns. Consulting services are available on a variety of topics in conjunction with the services provided above. More...