Each year as part of our Great Crested Newt (GCN) eDNA testing service, Cellmark undertakes proficiency tests by FAPAS. We are pleased to report that we have once again achieved a perfect score of 100% - for the 6th year running!
What does this result mean?
FAPAS is a proficiency testing scheme run by Fera Science, a government agency, that assesses the competence of laboratories performing specific analysis. By achieving 100% in the FAPAS GCN eDNA proficiency test, our laboratory has demonstrated its ability to accurately identify great crested newt DNA in environmental samples.
You can purchase Cellmark’s Great Crested Newt eDNA testing kits online or call our customer services team FREE on 0800 192 3362 between 8.00am to 6.00pm every weekday. They will be pleased to arrange everything for you including taking payment over the phone.