prEN ISO 17805

Water quality - Sampling, capture and preservation of environmental DNA from water

General information

10.99 New project approved   May 27, 2024

CEN

CEN/TC 230 Water analysis

European Norm

Scope

This document specifies procedures for sampling, capture and preservation of environmental DNA (eDNA) in aquatic environments, stemming from organisms that are or have recently been present in a waterbody, have visited it or whose DNA has been introduced to the waterbody through some mechanism. This document also covers procedures for avoiding sample contamination and ensuring DNA quality, key properties of the filtering procedure and equipment and reporting standards. This document does not include the collection of eDNA from biofilms, sediments or similar sample types and does not cover sampling designs.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
EN 17805:2023

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN ISO 17805
10.99 New project approved
May 27, 2024