Microbial Community Analysis
Identifying problematic and beneficial organisms using our proprietary 16S next-generation sequencing process that provides a more complete detection of all bacteria and archaea present than traditional sequencing offerings. GT Molecular’s microbial community analysis (MCA) allows you to understand the microbial activity present and monitor trends associated with contamination, process failures, and improvements to your wastewater process. Includes comprehensive reporting of functional groups present, active vs inactive analysis, and key process insights.
Assess Microbial Populations
Sequence 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes present in all bacteria and archaea using our proprietary next-generation sequencing pipeline for a more complete picture of microbial communities in wastewater and water samples.
End-to-End Solution
Simplify your testing using our complete service from sample collection to reporting with our included sample collection kit, shipping, preparation, analysis, and reporting. You send us the sample using the provided sample kit with prepaid shipping and we send you results fast so you can make informed decisions when you need it most.
Greater Taxonomic Resolution
Get the best testing available with more reliable results and finer taxonomic identification than standard amplicon sequencing using our proprietary 16S NGS pipeline. Fully analyze and understand the microbial community affecting your process, allowing you to better track and maintain treatment efficiency. Because only small portions of the microbial community are active, don’t miss out on key identification of rare or low abundance strains key to your operation.
Active Vs Inactive Analysis
Sequence all bacterial 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes in wastewater or water without culturing and distinguish between both active and inactive microbial populations for functional group shifts and their contributions to your wastewater process. Since only a small subset of the microbial community is active at a given time and any change in dormancy can drastically impact performance, using our service gives you the most comprehensive results while saving you personnel time and money.
Comprehensive Reporting
Whether you want to improve, problem solve for compliance, or maintain your wastewater treatment process, use our comprehensive reporting that includes relative quantification, classification of microbial communities, process-relevant insights and functional group analysis to get the results you need for more reliable treatment efficiency tracking, staying on top of variations, and gaining a deeper understanding of your system.
Comprehensive Reporting
Our report provides easy to view results so you can tackle common wastewater operational problems including biofouling, corrosion, and treatment plant performance by understanding and optimizing microbial populations. Evaluate trends and impacts on performance.
Know the functional groups and relative abundance of organisms present and how they may be impacting your process. Example functional groups reported include:
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Ammonia- Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB)
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Anammox
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Fermentative
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Filamentous
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Glycogen- Accumulating (GAO)
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Nitrite- Oxidizing Bacteria (NOB)
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Phosphorus- Accumulating organisms (PAO)
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Sulfur- Reducing Bacteria (SRB)
How It Works
Collect and ship the wastewater sample using the kit and overnight shipping label provided by GTM
GTM receives the sample and performs all preparation, testing, and analysis of your wastewater sample
GTM compiles all sample information into a single report 2 weeks after sample receipt
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