Toxic Metals (Blood)

Section: Toxicology

Fee: $44.00

Turnaround Time: estimated 5–10 business days

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

Species: All Species

Specimen

Name Container Minimum Amount
BloodSee Collection Information2 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.