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Analytical Methods for Drinking Water

Method 546: Determination of Total Microcystins and Nodularins in Drinking Water and Ambient Water by Adda Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Method 546 is a procedure for the determination of "total" microcystins (MC) and nodularins (NOD) in finished drinking water and in ambient water using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

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