Environmental Toxicology and Water Quality · 1992 · 37 citations · 13 references
Natural SciencesEnvironmental SciencesToxicologyEnvironmental ToxicologyHazardous Waste ManagementHeavy Metal ToxicologyHeavy Metal AnalysisHeavy Metal ContaminationMetal ToxicitySediment ChemistrySediment ToxicitySediment ToxicologyBioassay DevelopmentHeavy Metal DetectionHeavy Metal DeterminationMetal Toxicity In SedimentsSediment BioassaysSediment Toxicity AssaysSediment Toxicity AssessmentToxicity Assessment
Abstract MetPAD TM , a bioassay kit designed for the specific determination of heavy metal toxicity in environmental samples, was evaluated for toxicity assessment of sediment elutriates from hazardous waste sites in Florida. MetPAD, when run concurrently with Microtox® was useful in pinpointing sediments with heavy metal toxicity. MetPAD results were confirmed by heavy metal analysis of the samples. The MetPAD bioassay for the specific detection of the presence of bioavailable heavy metals should be included in test batteries for toxicity assessment of sediments. © 1992 John Wiley & sons, Inc.
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