Toxic Metals, Blood

Section: Toxicology

Fee: $40.00

Turnaround Time: Estimated 5 – 10 business days

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

Species: All Species

Specimen

Name

Container

Minimum Amount

Blood

See Collection Information

2 ml - 5 ml (See collection information)


Collection Information

Collect blood in a tube containing an anticoagulant (e.g. EDTA, heparin, etc.). If less than 2 ml is collected, please contact the Toxicology Section for options).

Shipping Information

If shipping different sample/tissue types, clearly label each container with owner and animal ID (if applicable) and sample/tissue type. Ship specimens overnight with an ice pack. If a test using serum/plasma is also needed (e.g. Trace Minerals, Serum, or vitamin E, etc.), Refrigerate, Do Not Freeze. DO NOT SHIP OVER WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS.

Additional Information
This screen covers arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and lead. Individual metal testing is not available.

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