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 rapid reporting of functional groups present, active vs inactive analysis, and key process insights.
Ask about our testing for environmental water and soil samples!
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, soil and water samples.
We can help! Contact us to learn more about testing soil and environmental water samples to identify and characterize the microorganisms present, their diversity, and key interactions.
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 using advanced long-read sequencing technology and custom bioinformatic analysis to obtain species level resolution. Get results from both DNA (gene) and transcribed RNA extracted from the sample to provide the highest level of insight into your microbial community. Fully 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 with rigorous QC steps and industry-leading microbial standards. Our reporting 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 rapid reporting provides easy to view results within 10 business days so you can tackle common microbial community or 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 your sample using the kit and overnight shipping label provided by GTM
GTM receives the sample and performs all preparation, testing, and analysis
GTM compiles all sample information into a single report within 10 business days after sample receipt
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