Since the environmental DNA proficiency test scheme was introduced in 2017, Fera have participated in each of the rounds and this year scored another perfect result. All 10 blind samples, which included positive, negative and inhibited results, were correctly identified.

The environmental DNA proficiency test allows Natural England to understand the performance of UK laboratories providing an analytical service and will only accept eDNA results from laboratories that participate. Fera take pride in the quality of our service and go to great lengths to avoid contamination that could result in lab-based false positives. Our eDNA facilities comprise of 6 separate laboratories and have been specially designed to ensure a unidirectional workflow to avoid contamination at every stage of the process. 

Fera (laboratory number 007) was amongst only 5 laboratories to correctly identify all the samples in the test. See the results:

You can trust in our results

Our quality assurance and experience make us the partner of choices for ecologists needing accurate and timely results. Can your eDNA testing provider offer the same level of quality? Book your kits with Fera today.