Diatom and microalgae service analyses
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Before sending material, it is advisable to contact BCCM/DCG to make sure that the material to be analysed is within its scope and technical capabilities, to discuss extra requirements and to be informed of the price offer. Service reports are included in the price. To order an analysis, contact us and send your samples or isolates with an official (purchase) order form from your company, specifying:
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List of service analyses
Strain isolation |
Isolation of microalgae and creation of clonal strains |
Identification |
Identification of living (non-axenic) monoclonal algae cultures based on morphology and DNA |
| Scanning Electron Microscopy | |
Analysis of micralgal pigments |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analysis for pigments (e.g., fucoxanthin, astaxanthin) |
Imaging technologies |
Imaging Flow Cytometry |
| Multi-Mode Cell Imaging | |
Growth experiments |
Labfors Photobioreactor |
| Culture media |
Consultancy and collaboration
Our team of PhD level experts is always available for a broad range of professional consultancy and specialist services. Covered topics include, but are not limited to
- microalgae taxonomy and characterization
- preservation of microalgae cultures
- management and quality assurance of microbial resources
- literature studies, e.g. industrial application and safety of specific organisms
- advisory support in scientific dossiers
BCCM/DCG is also open to collaboration with both industrial and academic partners.
Legal disclaimer
All services are provided exclusively on the basis of the terms and conditions below, regardless of any contradictory conditions stated on the client’s documents.
By having placed an order, the client automatically agreed to these terms and conditions of BCCM/DCG.
BCCM/DCG makes no representation nor warranty, express or implied, to the client with respect to the suitability or fitness of the results for any specific purpose.
In no event shall BCCM/DCG or its staff be liable to the client for any damages or losses.
Under no circumstances shall BCCM/DCG's total liability exceed the total contract value.
These limitations of liability shall not apply in case of willful misconduct or fraud.
The client undertakes to indemnify and hold BCCM/DCG harmless from and against third party claims based on the client’s use or exploitation of the results.
In case a framework contract needs to be signed, the conditions mentioned in this contract take priority.