Heavy Metal Panel (ICP/MS)

One or more of the following: 1 mL EDTA whole blood, 5 g fresh liver, 50 mg fresh liver biopsy (approx. 3 Tru-Cut samples), 500 g feed. 

For birds, 0.6 mL EDTA or heparinized whole blood is adequate.

Turnaround time is 1-3 days for serum/blood samples; 2-5 days for tissue or feed samples.

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

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

Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube is preferred; heparin (green top) is acceptable. Do not centrifuge. 

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

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. Tests on tissue samples are performed on Tuesdays and Fridays. Tests on blood samples are performed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.