The laboratory will be closed Monday, February 17 in observance of President's day.

Mineral Liver Biopsy

Preferred Sample

Liver (100 mg)

Fee

$50

Acceptable Samples

Liver (50 mg, 2-3 notches from TruCut 14G with no fluid)

Schedule

Days Tested

M | T | W | Th | F

Turnaround Time

3-7 days

Description

Screen for trace minerals/heavy metals by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Assay includes copper, iron, magnesium, molybdenum, zinc, selenium, cobalt, arsenic, cadmium, and lead.

Species

Bovine | Ovine**

Shipping Requirements

Keep sample frozen or cold on ice for shipping.

Additional Instructions

Avoid sources of contamination. Red rubber stoppers cannot be used due to the possibility of zinc contamination. No saline or additives.

Place sample in a small clean microcentrifuge tube. Contact laboratory if needed.

**The assay is fully validated for bovine and ovine species. Interpretation of liver values for other species is dependent on availability of reference values. Contact the laboratory with questions regarding other animal species.

Age and species of the animal must be included on the submission form for correct interpretation of test results.