Methylxanthines Screen

Section: Toxicology

Fee: $30.00

Turnaround Time: Estimated 5 – 10 business days

Days Test Started: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Species: All Species

Specimen

Name

Container

Minimum Amount

Serum/Plasma

Sealed container

5 ml


Stomach contents

Sealed container

20 grams


Collection Information

Collect samples in sealed containers.

Shipping Information

Ship cold/on ice or frozen. If shipping different samples/tissue types, clearly label each container with owner and animal ID (if applicable) and sample/tissue type. Ship specimens overnight with an ice pack. DO NOT SHIP OVER WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY.

Additional Information
This tests for caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline.

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