Copper (ICP/MS)

Measurement of copper by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry.

Name

Copper (ICP/MS)

Code

1016

Section

Analytical Chemistry

Species

Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent

Specimen

One or more of the following: 1 mL serum or plasma, 5 g fresh liver, 50 mg fresh liver biopsy (at least 3 Tru-Cut samples, no fluid added,, 3 mL urine, 500 g feed. For birds, 0.3 mL serum or plasma is adequate. For ruminants and camelids, 5 g fresh kidney is required.Turnaround time is 1-3 days for serum/blood samples; 2-5 days for tissue or feed samples.

Sampling Requirements

Do not submit tissues in formalin or saline. For feedstuff, submit a representative sample of the entire ration. Do not centrifuge EDTA whole blood samples.

Collection Container

Tissue or feed: sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container. A $10 sample preparation fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens.

Serum or plasma: glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives. If zinc toxicity is suspected, use a plastic tube or royal blue top trace mineral tube. If vitamin testing is also desired, wrap tubes in foil or other light-protective material.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

The time required to complete testing of 5 or more feed/tissue samples and 10 or more whole blood samples may take longer than the posted turnaround time. Samples will be processed as quickly as possible. Turnaround time is 1-3 days for serum/blood samples; 2-5 days for tissue or feed samples.

Price

$20.00

Schedule

Lab	Schedule	Turnaround time
College Station	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	5 days

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