Cantharidin (LC/MS)

Detection of cantharidin, the toxic chemical produced by blister beetles, by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry.  A tissue/feed prep fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens. 

One or more of the following: 

• 500 g GI content (incl. solid material)
• 500 g feed
• 5 mL urine
• 5 mL serum

None

• GI contents or feed: sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.  A tissue/feed prep fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens. 
• Serum: glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives. 
• Urine: leak-proof plastic container.

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

The testing schedule reflects days that extractions are initiated. Samples must be received in the testing section by 3:30 pm the day prior to the scheduled test day, otherwise samples will be held until the next scheduled test day. Turnaround time represents the estimated number of business days needed for complete extraction, sample preparation, instrument analysis, quality review, and data interpretation. 
 
Turnaround times may vary for feed and ingesta samples due to required extra processing. A tissue/feed prep fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens.