Ergot Alkaloids by LC/MS/MS Screen

Preferred Sample

Feed- Wheat, Barley, Rye, Sorghum and Hay (20 grams minimum)

Fee

$90

Schedule

Days Tested

MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI

Turnaround Time

5-7 days

Description

Ergot alkaloids screen by liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). This assay tests for Ergosine, Ergosinine, Ergotamine, Ergocornine, Ergocryptine, Ergocristine, Ergotaminine, Ergocorninine, Ergocryptinine, Ergocristinine. This test does not test for Ergovaline. Detection limit of 20 ppb (0.02 ppm).

Additional Instructions

For additional information, please see Ergot in Small Grains publication. Submit samples along with the Toxicology Feed and Water Submission Form available here.