Precision species identification for rapid environmental assessment
Precision species identification for rapid environmental assessment
Public taxon detections (British Isles)
Turnaround time: 5 business days
The white clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) is the UK’s only native freshwater crayfish species and a vital part of aquatic ecosystems. Found in clean rivers, streams, and lakes, it plays an important role in maintaining biodiversity. However, this species is critically endangered due to habitat loss, pollution, and the introduction of invasive crayfish species like the signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus), which outcompetes them and spreads crayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci), a disease lethal to white clawed crayfish.
We sell our sampling kits separately from our testing so that our clients have maximum flexibility.
This test needs one of:
As soon as your order is received our system emails you a sample submission form for this test. Please check your junk mail if you haven’t received it within a few minutes of your order.
The email comes with full instructions for submitting your sample to us to ensure the best quality testing.
You will receive your results in your online account.
The testing for detection of this species is carried out via real-time PCR (qPCR), which has the greatest sensitivity and specificity of all eDNA detection methods.
For customers without a business account we accept pre-payment with a debit or credit card.
For customers who have a business account we are able to offer terms, purchase orders, credit/debit card payments and invoicing payment options. You can apply for a business account at the same time as you register for an account at checkout.
