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Iron – Feed or Tissue (ICP/MS)

Description

Measurement of iron in feed or tissue samples by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. 

Code1041
SectionAnalytical Chemistry
SpeciesAmphibian, Avian, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent
Specimen

One or more of the following:

  • 5 g fresh liver
  • 50 mg fresh liver biopsy (at least 3 Tru-Cut samples, no fluid added)
  • 500 g feed
Sampling Requirements

Do not submit tissues in formalin or saline. 

For feedstuff, submit a representative sample of the entire ration. 

The price of this test includes tissue and feed specimen preparation.

Collection Container

Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

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 time may vary on large submissions (e.g., 5 or more feed/tissue samples).

Price$34.00
Schedule
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