| Preferred Sample | Water (50 ml minimum, 250 ml preferred) |
| Fee | $20 |
| Schedule | Days Tested MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI Turnaround Time Same day if received by 10:30 a.m. |
| Description | Microscopic identification of blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria). |
| Shipping Requirements | Keep sample cold and ship overnight whenever possible. Water samples can be kept cold or refrigerated (NOT frozen) for 3-5 days prior to shipping. |
| Additional Instructions | See Water Collection Guide and Cyanobacteria (Blue-green Algae) Poisoning Bulletin for additional information. |