**COVID-19 update: Our eDNA service is operating as usual. We are following all government guidelines and have taken the necessary steps to help protect employees in our laboratories. You can review our COVID-19 Policy Statement on the RSK Group website. Enquires can be made via eDNA@adas.co.uk and you can order kits by clicking on the link below.**
Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis was approved by Natural England (NE) in 2014 for the determination of Great Crested Newt (GCN) presence or absence. NE only accept eDNA results from laboratories participating in the proficiency testing scheme to support GCN license applications and post-development presence/absence monitoring for mitigation licences.
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Watch as Jo Graham demonstrates how a water sample for eDNA testing is collected.
If you do an eDNA test for GCN out of season you cannot use the results to support absence of newts during planning applications nor for licensing purposes.
After analysis your sample (anonymised) may be used in further laboratory research to develop tests for the monitoring of other species within the GCN pond ecosystem.