| Description |
Nitrate and nitrite are derivatized and analyzed by GC/MS. |
| Department |
Toxicology |
| Fee |
$65 |
| Days Tested |
As needed |
| Turnaround Time |
Special request. Contact the laboratory. |
| Species |
Any |
| Specimen |
Serum or ocular fluid, 2 mL preferred, 1 mL minimum required. |
| Sampling Requirements |
Fluids submitted in preservative free test tubes. Serum must be removed from the clot after centrifugation. Ocular fluid should be removed from the eye globe and then frozen |
| Collection Container |
Preservative free test tube |
| Packaging Instructions |
Submit on ice with overnight shipping whenever possible. |
| Additional Information |
This test is appropriate for use when samples are pigmented and not appropriate for colorimetric analysis or when a quantified result is needed. If the animal has been dead for more tan 24-36 hours (less time in hot weather), autolysis and bacterial contamination can case false positive results. |