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Nitrates – Fluids (Colorimetric)

Description

Measurement of nitrates and nitrites in fluids by colorimetric analysis.

Code1049
SectionAnalytical Chemistry
SpeciesBovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • 1 mL ocular fluid
  • entire eye ball
  • 1 mL urine
  • 1 mL serum
  • 20 mL water
Sampling Requirements

Fresh (6 hours postmortem) ocular fluid or eyeball samples provide the best chances of detecting nitrates and/or nitrites.

Collection Container

Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives.

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.  

Price$14.00
Schedule
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