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Drug Screen – Unknowns (LC/MS)

Detection of a variety of drugs in submitted samples. This screen is designed to detect drugs not indicated in other TVMDL Drug Screens. 

This test does not include detection of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), salicylic acid, or salicylates. For these drugs, please also request Drug Screen – NSAIDs (1029).

NameDrug Screen – Unknowns (LC/MS)
Code1544
SectionAnalytical Chemistry, Racing/Livestock Shows
SpeciesBovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Non Animal, Ovine, Porcine
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • 5 mL serum
  • 10 mL urine
  • 10 g liver or stomach content, medication, livestock feed, pet food
Sampling Requirements

None

Collection Container

Serum or urine: glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives. 

Tissue, GI content, feed, medication: sealed, leak-proof plastic container or bag.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

Samples must be received in the testing lab / location by 3:30 p.m., otherwise samples will be held until the next scheduled test day. 

Price$110.00
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
College Station Wednesday7 days

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