Molecular Methods for Microsporidia Detection: Use of an Inhibitor Control With Real-Time PCR #2901

Project Summary: Assesses the suitability of an automated extraction method and real-time PCR assay for the detection of Microsporidia in source water. Published in 2008.

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Contractor: SAVAHCS/BRFSA

Project Manager: Alice Fulmer

Funded: 2002              Completion Year: 2008              Funding Amount: $209,420.00

Goal Area: Water Quality

Related Topics: Analytical Methods,  Microbial Methods,  Microbial Contaminants,  Microsporidium,  Water Quality

Benefits to the Drinking Water Supply Community:
Results from this real-time PCR assay will be adaptable for use in water utility laboratories and will represent the first real-time assay designed to detect Encephalitozoon species in water samples.