| Description |
Screen for trace minerals by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Assay includes cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc. |
| Department |
Toxicology |
| Fee |
$50 |
| Days Tested |
Thu |
| Turnaround Time |
3-7 days |
| Species |
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Equine |
| Specimen |
Serum (0.5 ml minimum) |
| Sampling Requirements |
Recommended collection of blood in royal blue top (trace element tubes). If submitted in another blood tube, avoid any contact with the rubber stopper. Allow the sample to clot (approximately 30 minutes). Centrifuge the sample, then transfer the serum to a metal-free plastic tube. Remove serum from clot within 4 hours to avoid hemolysis. Hemolysis will falsely elevate the iron in the sample. |
| Collection Container |
Royal blue top tube |
| Packaging Instructions |
Store and ship the serum at refrigeration or frozen temperatures. |
| Additional Information |
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