Aquaculture Laboratory
Technical profile

Water Physico-chemical analyses: Including: (1) Temperature, (2) Dissolved oxygen, (3) Salinity, (4) pH, (5) Conductivity, (6) Free Chlorine, (7) Total Chlorine, (8) Total Ammonia, (9) Phosphates, (10) Copper, (11) Nitrites and (12) Nitrates.

Water Microbiological analyses: Including: (1) Faecal coliforms, (2) Total coliforms and (3) Total flora.

Phytoplankton and zooplankton analyses: Identification and quantification of the most important phytoplankon and zooplankton species in continental and marine environments.

Pathogens and parasites: Professional search and identification of pathogenic organisms in internal organs. Investigation and identification of ectoparasites and endoparasites in molluscs, crustaceans or fish. Characterization of sensitivity to different antibiotics/chemoterapeutants for disease treatment design.

Product quality control: Including: (1) organoleptic characteristics (colour, odour, taste, texture), (2) Identification of potential pathogens, (3) Stomach content at any developmental stage.

Additional information

Laboratory accredited by the Consellería de Sanidade, Xunta de Galicia nº SA680A 2002/19-0. ISO CERTIFICATION: 9001:2008 Nº CA-1.061.

Frequency of analyses: monthly. Analytical assays carried out by standardized methods (ISO standards, Standard Methods, AOAC, AFNOR, etc.).

For further information, queries on other specific analyses and the preparation of a detailed offer, please contact our Laboratory at laboratorio@acuinuga.com