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Cyanide (Colorimetric)

Description

Detection of cyanide by colorimetric analysis.

Code1017
SectionAnalytical Chemistry
SpeciesBovine, Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Non Animal, Ovine
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • frozen rumen contents
  • frozen tied off stomach (small animal)
Sampling Requirements

Freeze rumen content or tied off stomach (small animal) immediately upon collection and ship to arrive frozen.

TVMDL does not perform this test on hay or forage samples.  Hay samples (baled hay) should be sent directly to Servi-Tech Laboratories. 

Collection Container

Sealed, leak-proof plastic container or bag. 

Packing Instructions

Rumen content must arrive frozen.

Special Instructions

Please send samples directly to the College Station laboratory. This is a time sensitive test due to the volatility of cyanide. 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 number of business days to complete the test and report results. 

Price$18.00
Schedule
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