FISH HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS

Preventing, Detecting and Resolving Fish Health Issues

From finfish to shellfish, we provide a wide range of diagnostic services including bacteriology, virology, molecular testing, eDNA analysis, genotyping, necropsy, and microscopy to help prevent, detect, and resolve health issues. Several of our diagnostic methods are accredited to Standards Council of Canada (SCC) ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, ensuring the highest level of quality and reliability.

Backed by an extensive array of diagnostics recognized by regulatory authorities, RPC brings deep expertise in protocols and standard methods outlined in the American Fisheries Society’s Fish Health Section (AFS-FHS) “Blue Book,” the former Canadian Fish Health Protection Regulations, and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) guidelines. We are committed to providing trusted, science-based solutions to meet your fish health needs.

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES:

• Standard bacteriology

• Bacterial identification/Antibiotic susceptibility

• Necropsy/shucking and sectioning/Examination

• Microscopy/IFAT

• Pathogen screening & surveillance by molecular methods (PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, qRT-PCR and dPCR)

• Strain typing

• Genotyping

• Pathogen characterization

• Cell culture/virology

• eDNA

• MSX/SSO/Dermo disease testing

APPLICATIONS:

• Detection of bacterial and viral pathogens

• Pathogen archiving

• Characterization of bacterial and viral pathogens

• Testing, treatment, and prevention measures

• Support for interprovincial transfers and international (US Title 50)

• Custom Fish Health Assessment

Our People, Your Advantage

RPC’s fish health team is made up of highly experienced scientists and technicians who bring decades of hands-on aquaculture and fish health experience. From US Title 50-certified professionals to doctoral and master’s-level scientists, our people bring unmatched knowledge and practical know-how to keep your fish healthy and your freshwater or marine operations thriving. Actively engaged with leading scientific communities, our experts stay ahead of the latest research, best practices, and regulatory developments—ensuring your fish health is managed by trusted, highly capable professionals.